This $12.4 million project raised interest in STEM in Prince George’s County Officials say the partnership between Maryland universities and county schools worked. Lexie Schapitl October 9, 2016
UMD Graduate Student Government wants more transparency, feedback on student fees The GSG is considering a $40 fee for the Division of Information Technology and a $34 fee to support the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct. Natalie Schwartz October 9, 2016
Three UMD sororities hosted a panel to educate students about sexual assault The five-person panel aimed to raise awareness about what students can do if they are assaulted. Natalie Schwartz October 9, 2016
UMD will expand its research with a $3.45 million National Science Foundation grant This university will work with other schools in the region such as Johns Hopkins University and George Washington University. Alex Carolan October 9, 2016
UMD has a pool that simulates the weightlessness of space. It’s one of 6 in the world. The 50-foot-wide pool is filled with 367,000 gallons of water. Rachel Kuipers October 6, 2016
UMD College Republicans won’t endorse Trump – or any candidate. Here’s why. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and issues of member support influenced their decision. Freelance Reporter October 6, 2016
Suspected armed gunman near UMD found to be ROTC member with rubber training rifle Police Chief David Mitchell met with ROTC command staff members to ensure this scenario does not happen in the future. Taylor Swaak October 6, 2016
68 percent of tenured or tenure-track faculty are white. UMD Senate aims to change that. The University Senate supported a report with guidelines for a postdoc program and a senior faculty diversity initiative. Andrew Dunn October 6, 2016
McKeldin Mall is finally opening — 42 days behind schedule The $2 million project to replace underground utility systems began May 26 and has been delayed three times. Hannah Lang October 6, 2016
UMD expelled a record four students for sexual assault last year This university handled 15 student rape investigations last academic year, leading to four expulsions. Andrew Dunn October 6, 2016