University of Maryland students and faculty are calling for an indigenous studies minor “For native students, [the minor] offers them a chance to learn more about themselves,” one professor said. Rosie Kean February 28, 2017
More than 100 gather to honor the life of a UMD professor and Nobel laureate Thomas Schelling died on Dec. 13, 2016 at 95 years old. Freelance Reporter February 28, 2017
Sen. Ben Cardin slammed Trump’s foreign policies during a discussion at UMD “We need to be more united in how we move forward,” Cardin said. Rosie Kean February 27, 2017
UMD GSG lobbying day encouraged students to stay informed on state legislation The event’s focus was on 10 state bills that have the potential to impact both graduate and undergraduate students. Angela Jacob February 26, 2017
UMD Hillel’s Global Justice Shabbat focused on the Syrian refugee crisis The 150 participants listened to speakers and discussed ways they could take action to help Syrian refugees. Natalie Schwartz February 26, 2017
A Sudanese UMD student is back in the U.S. after a federal judge blocked Trump’s travel ban Hamid had been in the process of renewing his visa when Trump implemented the ban in late January. Carrie Snurr February 23, 2017
UMD’s Campus Maps update gives users real-time directions to university locations The app’s improvements are set to be released by the end of April. Angela Jacob February 23, 2017
New UMD group gives students a chance to turn their beliefs into political activism The group currently plans to focus on reproductive rights. Rosie Kean February 23, 2017
UMD students discuss the future of U.S.-Israel relations under President Trump About 90 students gathered in McKeldin Library’s special events room Thursday night for Aaron David Miller’s lecture. Freelance Reporter February 23, 2017
A University of Maryland dean is heading to Oregon in July Jayanth Banavar has been the dean of this university’s computer, mathematical and natural sciences college since 2011. Natalie Schwartz February 23, 2017