Maryland Club Climbing helps secure UMD’s first indoor rock climbing wall
The Facilities Council approved the proposal for a 12-foot indoor rock climbing wall in Eppley Recreation Center.
Alumni innovations assist UMD sustainability efforts
The two former students, while both working to improve general sustainability, focus on different facets.
Student outreach, reducing fees headline UMD SGA’s priority list
UMD SGA's executive vice president Meghana Kotraiah said she’s looking to organize more everyday events for the student body.
Purple Line, new basketball center among current campus construction projects
Campus Drive has been a site of constant construction and walking detours in preparation for the Purple Line since the beginning of this year.
UMD graduate student group continues fight for collective bargaining rights
The group, formerly known as Fearless Student Employees, is continuing a yearslong effort that would allow them to negotiate wages, hours and other conditions.
University Senate approves undergraduate global health degree, debates exam policies
The new major is a collaboration between this university’s public health school and several other departments.
New Maryland law expands composting on campus and beyond
The law aims to prevent waste before it occurs, feed people and animals, recycle non-edible food waste and reduce greenhouse gasses emitted from landfills.
UMD students explore offerings at new North Campus Market
The market was announced in fall 2022 and features a café and grill.
New LGBTQ+ Equity Center director to focus on fostering community
Oliveira began the position this summer after the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion office conducted a yearlong search for a new director. The center’s former acting director, Shige Sakurai, resigned in 2022.
UMD employees union rallies for consolidated collective bargaining, more Spanish accessibility
During Wednesday’s rally, employees pushed for fair wages, telework opportunities and fair treatment for housekeepers and immigrant workers.