One of Terp Thon’s Miracle Kids is coming to UMD next year Jaiwen Hsu was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, in 2010. Freelance Reporter March 9, 2017
Some UMD faculty and students skipped class for A Day Without a Woman The women’s studies department also closed as part of the strike. Diamondback Staff March 9, 2017
UMPD prohibits use of pepper spray in nonviolent situations following May incident The majority of the officers have also completed diversity training that University Police Chief David Mitchell ordered in July. Lindsey Collins March 9, 2017
UMD SGA votes to support 24/7 “morning after pill” access, as long as costs are reasonable The bill would make emergency contraceptives available on college campuses at all times. Carly Taylor March 9, 2017
Budget cuts threaten higher education’s “fundamental values,” Wallace Loh tells UMD Senate Loh also expressed concerns about the Trump administration and its effect on the state of Maryland. Lindsey Feingold March 9, 2017
UMD researchers seek funds from the Energy Department for project on battery efficiency The project aims to make batteries last longer and work more efficiently. Jack Roscoe March 9, 2017
UMD’s provost urged faculty to hold all classes despite “A Day Without a Woman” Prince George’s County schools closed due to the protest. Julia Heimlich March 8, 2017
UMD could still do more to assist undocumented students, panelists say About 60 students and faculty attended the discussion. Natalie Schwartz March 8, 2017
A University of Maryland student launched a ride-sharing app to help students carpool home The app is free to download through Apple’s app store and Google Play. Jack Roscoe March 8, 2017
Advocates against campus sexual assault want to empower UMD students to create change “There’s a lot of stigma here,” one university junior said. Talia Richman March 8, 2017