Survey finds many UMD employees don’t feel they have a close friend at work Many respondents also said the university has neglected to ask them about their progress in the workplace over the past six months. Freelance Reporter December 7, 2017
SGA votes to recommend UMD Resident Life update its drug policy The SGA debated seven bills at its final general body meeting of the semester. Diamondback Staff December 7, 2017
UMD students shared works of art expressing feelings on race and racism Chief Diversity Officer Roger Worthington said he was pleased with the students’ work. Freelance Reporter December 7, 2017
SGA recommends UMD fund diversity dialogue program The pilot program would take place over winter break. Carly Taylor December 7, 2017
A proposed meal plan could give UMD commuter students swipe access to dining halls The plan would give access to all dining services locations 100 times per semester. Carly Taylor December 7, 2017
Maryland gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous discusses healthcare and minimum wage at UMD The College Democrats and this university’s chapter of Our Revolution hosted the event. Naomi Grant December 6, 2017
A former UMD student facing deportation has raised over $3,800 for legal fees Tochukwu Ibe-Ekeocha is facing a deportation hearing in December. Lillian Andemicael December 6, 2017
University of Maryland honored faculty, staff and community partners for their work Students, faculty and staff members were honored during the awards ceremony. Freelance Reporter December 5, 2017
Here’s how the GOP tax bill in Congress could affect UMD students The final bill could tax students’ tuition waivers and interest payments on student loans. Christine Condon December 4, 2017
A UMD professor co-authored a study showing pollution caused 9 million deaths in 2015 The study was sponsored by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the European Union. Lindsey Feingold December 3, 2017