One UMD student ate a frozen donut hole. It sparked a business venture. FroDoh has sold more than 200 boxes of frozen donuts in the Maryland Food Co-Op. Sara Karlovitch February 9, 2017
“We want to fight for their rights”: RHA, SGA and GSG leaders voice support for immigrants The three student group presidents issued a joint statement “with love and solidarity.” Leah Brennan February 9, 2017
UMD SGA passes resolution to support recognizing Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day The resolution passed 21-8, with three abstentions. Rosie Kean February 9, 2017
UMD faculty are among 42,000 academics who signed a petition opposing Trump’s travel ban More than 200 University of Maryland faculty members, including the University Senate chair, signed on. Freelance Reporter February 9, 2017
“I don’t think we’ve heard the last of it”: Attorney says Trump will fight for travel ban An immigration lawyer visited the University of Maryland Tuesday to field questions about the ban. Angela Jacob February 8, 2017
USM’s in-state license and vehicle registration requirements could receive a “grace period” A system spokesman said the change better reflects Motor Vehicle Administration policy. Lindsey Collins February 7, 2017
A problem that “unites all of us”: Lecture covers racial and ethnic health disparities Dr. Michael Lu addressed students and faculty of UMD’s public health school. Freelance Reporter February 7, 2017
Under Armour CEO and UMD alum Kevin Plank praises President Trump’s business acumen Plank said Trump’s business agenda is a “real asset” to the United States. Julia Heimlich February 7, 2017
Trump threatened to federally defund UC Berkeley. At UMD, federal aid tops $340 million. President Loh has called federal appropriations “essential to the quality of life, economic vitality and security of our nation.” Laura Spitalniak February 6, 2017
Job prospects for some UMD students are “in limbo” after Trump’s hiring freeze The freeze poses potential consequences for students across various majors, including political science and history. Carrie Snurr February 6, 2017