UMD DOTS voided 27 percent of tickets last year, thanks to platforms like Skype The video chat appeal launched last semester gives students a chance for a two-way conversation. Angela Jacob October 20, 2016
UMD Gen Ed courses are meeting student demand amid high enrollment, officials say The number of seats offered and issued has increased in nearly every general education course category from the spring 2016 to fall 2016 semester. Christine Condon October 20, 2016
UMD doesn’t offer dual doctorate degrees, but some other Big Ten schools do Several other Big Ten schools, such as Ohio State and Michigan State, offer more flexible dual-degree graduate programs. Natalie Schwartz October 20, 2016
UMD cybersecurity program to start offering NSA-led courses, mentorships The NSA will provide eight to nine teachers for several ACES courses. Diamondback Staff October 20, 2016
Some University of Maryland students are seeking more diversity-focused classes Kumea Shorter-Gooden, chief diversity officer, acknowledged that there is room for improvement. Kimberly Escobar October 20, 2016
UMD students react to third debate, Trump’s refusal to say he’ll accept election results About 200 students gathered in Hoff Theater for the third debate watch party. Freelance Reporter October 20, 2016
UMD Senate will consider programs in environmental health, finance and computer networking After a Senate Executive Committee vote, the four proposals will go to the University Senate next month. Andrew Dunn October 20, 2016
Adele’s is closed for dinner, and RHA is brainstorming new ways to use the space Student groups will be able to reserve the space for evening events. Christine Condon October 20, 2016
The SGA is proposing an alternative to the University of Maryland’s Greek life tailgate A committee has been campaigning for a tailgate for Student Government Association-recognized student groups. Adam Zielonka October 20, 2016
UMD professors, former Romney speechwriter weigh in on the 2016 election In this election cycle, Mitt Romney’s former speechwriter Lindsay Hayes said she has found she has “a lot more in common” with Democrats. Freelance Reporter October 19, 2016