UMD’s undocumented student coordinator sees more requests after Trump’s DACA announcement Since the announcement, this university’s undocumented student coordinator has met with some 13 students, half of whom she has seen at least 5 times. Natalie Schwartz September 24, 2017
After Charlottesville violence, UMD police say they’re prepared for campus protests Loh said this university has “had a plan long before Charlottesville” but would not disclose it due to security reasons. Lila Bromberg September 24, 2017
UMD Police officers point guns at car during confrontation in College Park Because the car was reported stolen, Hoaas said officers initiated a “high-risk” traffic stop that spurred them to draw their weapons. Lila Bromberg September 24, 2017
UMD Facilities Management says Thursday’s power outage was caused by a circuit failure The South Campus Dining Hall, the Architecture Building, Carroll, Caroline and Wicomico halls were some buildings affected by the outage. Kyle Rempfer September 24, 2017
The man Loh announced as UMD’s grad school dean won’t assume position Interim Dean Jeffrey Franke will continue to lead the school in the meantime. Noah Fortson September 22, 2017
Betsy DeVos rescinds Obama-era guidelines for investigating campus sexual assault Under the new guidelines, colleges can use a higher standard of evidence in evaluating sexual assault cases. Rosie Kean September 22, 2017
Construction of two new dorms will delay Ellicott Hall renovations Ellicott Hall’s renovations have been pushed back until at least 2020. Kyle Rempfer September 22, 2017
UMD’s Anytime Dining leads to healthier meals and a more sustainable campus, report shows Dining Services surpassed its goal to purchase more sustainable and local food. Lindsey Feingold September 22, 2017
Dining Services expects Edward St. John building’s 4 new cafes to be campus central hub Dining Services staff expect the cafes to experience more customers as the semester progresses. Jillian Atelsek September 22, 2017
UMD MaryPIRG launches campaign to ban Styrofoam statewide After Prince George’s County enacted a Styrofoam ban in 2016, members of MaryPIRG want to expand the ban statewide. Natalie Schwartz September 21, 2017