UMD students reflect on Kamala Harris’ impact on underrepresented communities
Kamala Harris made history in August when she became the first woman of Black and South Asian heritage to lead a major political party’s ticket.
UMD student tour guides reflect on transition to paid model
Maryland Images, which comprised about 150 students, was disbanded over the summer and replaced with a model that pays tour guides $17 an hour.
UMD lecturer Dominique Mwepu remembered as caring instructor, lighthearted friend
Dominique Mwepu, a lecturer in the hearing and speech sciences department, was killed in a pedestrian collision on Sept. 30. He was 53.
Subway opens new location in Stamp
Subway, which was previously in TerpZone, relocated to replace Saladworks in the food court.
Lack of lighting, uneven sidewalk cracks headline UMD SGA Safety Walk findings
Event attendees included Student Government Association committee members, university personnel and University of Maryland Police.
UMD engineering students develop hands-on kits for young learners
University of Maryland engineering students in an entrepreneurial design realization course are developing “get out and learn,” or GOAL kits.
UMPD reports more than 70 e-scooter thefts since Sept. 1
The rise in e-scooter thefts stems from the vehicle’s growing popularity at this university, according to UMPD spokesperson Lt. Rosanne Hoaas.
A look at how UMD manages its endowment
This university’s SGA is expected to discuss a resolution calling on the University System of Maryland Foundation to divest from certain companies.
UMD GSG passes resolution in support of accommodation fund for students with disabilities
The resolution calls on this university to establish the fund to “ensure access and equity for graduate students with disabilities.”
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist commends student protests at UMD event supporting Gaza
Chris Hedges joined this university’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter for a discussion on “genocide and global complicity” in Gaza.