University of Maryland’s Discovery District is latest effort to revitalize College Park The Discovery District encompasses the M Square research park and innovation districts. Carly Kempler February 2, 2017
SGA to discuss changing Columbus Day to Native American Day or Indigenous People’s Day The group will vote on the resolution next week. Rosie Kean February 2, 2017
McKeldin Mall’s newest academic building will be completed in March after nearly 3 years The building is scheduled to open in time for the summer 2017 session. Carly Taylor February 2, 2017
“Things have changed”: After Trump travel ban, UMD student recalls her five-hour detention Officials held the 25-year-old student and green card holder in Dulles airport after she returned from Turkey. Lindsey Collins February 1, 2017
UMD DOTS is proposing a 600-space parking garage to address shortages DOTS Director David Allen presented the idea at an RHA Senate meeting on Tuesday. Leah Brennan February 1, 2017
University of Maryland students want state lawmakers to permanently ban fracking A state moratorium on the controversial gas extraction process expires in October. Natalie Schwartz February 1, 2017
UMD’s 65-year-old Chemistry Building will be getting a $200,000 makeover Some students have expressed concerns that outdated STEM buildings hindered their learning environment. Carly Taylor February 1, 2017
“We are in this together”: Wallace Loh reaffirms opposition to Trump’s executive orders Loh said 350 people at this university could be affected by Trump’s travel ban. Jessie Campisi January 31, 2017
GSG passes resolution to advocate for undocumented students at UMD The organization is also seeking definitive answers from the administration on how it intends to protect these students. Carrie Snurr January 30, 2017
University Senate could clarify the honor pledge and restricted research guidelines The Senate will also vote on a proposal for a new online master’s degree program in the business school. Lindsey Feingold January 30, 2017