UMD employee receives nation’s first gender-neutral driver’s license The LGBT Equity Center associate director’s new driver’s license features a ‘X’ gender-neutral marker. Natalie Schwartz June 30, 2017
Two UMD music students will live and work in a retirement home this fall Two music school graduate students will get free room and board at the retirement home in exchange for organizing concerts and lessons for its residents. Freelance Reporter June 28, 2017
UMD Police are investigating plastic wrap resembling noose found near campus Police were notified “out of concern for possible hate bias” and are reviewing nearby cameras. Christine Condon June 27, 2017
“An extraordinary legacy”: University Police mourn death of former chief Kenneth Krouse Krouse was the longest-serving chief of University Police, holding the position for 20 years. Angela Jacob June 27, 2017
The 41-year-old Maryland Co-op is in danger, and it’s started a fundraiser to stay afloat The Co-op has raised more than half of its $7,500 goal. Julia Heimlich June 27, 2017
Kevin Plank is stepping down as Under Armour’s president but will remain CEO The University of Maryland alumnus founded Under Armour in 1996. Carly Kempler June 27, 2017
University of Maryland received two-thirds of patents granted to USM schools in 2016 The University System of Maryland was ranked 27th on a list of the most US patents granted among universities worldwide. Freelance Reporter June 26, 2017
Two facilities management workers sue UMD, alleging racial discrimination They are each seeking $1.5 million from this university, as well as an injunction preventing further discrimination from the department. Christine Condon June 21, 2017
UMD education college’s new dean is longtime faculty member Jennifer Rice Rice will take over as the college’s new dean on July 1. Jack Roscoe June 16, 2017
Profits from alcohol sales at UMD athletics events will go to sexual assault prevention and counseling The sales made a profit for the first time in two years. Lindsey Feingold June 14, 2017