Amid nationwide sexual assault allegations, UMD official says “we may need to step it up”
“This is a conversation that really needs to keep going,” said Andrea Goodwin, the Office of Student Conduct director.
U.S. Education Department opens third Title IX investigation into UMD
The department opened its first case into this university on Jan. 11, followed by a second case opened on March 31.
Richard Collins will receive an honorary degree at UMD’s winter graduation
Collins was awarded his business degree posthumously from Bowie State University in May.
UMD President Loh wants Congress to pass a DACA replacement
As of this fall, 132 students protected by DACA attend this university.
Capital One will donate $3.1 million to UMD for comp sci research and lab space
Most of the donation will help endow faculty chair in this university’s computer science department.
UMD Police investigate Hagerstown Hall voyeur incident
The incident occurred on Friday at about 7 p.m., according to a UMD Alert.
A Maryland bill could make it easier for children of divorced parents to afford college
The proposed bill would give courts the authority to extend the age of majority for child support.
UMD’s comp sci classes are getting more open seats, thanks to one student’s petition
The petition has received more than 1,000 signatures.
Minority UMD faculty say retention rate for these groups must improve
University President Wallace Loh said while the campus has focused on increasing the diversity of its hires, the problem lies in retention.
