Several universities have gunshot-detection technology. UMD might follow suit. University of Maryland Police is starting a six-month trial period to test the system on the campus. Michael Brice-Saddler December 1, 2016
The RHA will explore designating UMD as a sanctuary campus for undocumented students 113 students at the University of Maryland receive DACA benefits, The Diamondback previously reported. Christine Condon November 29, 2016
A new parking lot near Xfinity could add 1,000 spots. UMD RHA is saying no. RHA members said adding a parking lot in the wooded area would jeopardize the environment. Christine Condon November 29, 2016
UMD’s Green Office Program is five years old. Here’s what it’s done in that time. When the initiative kicked off its pilot year in 2011, there were just 16 offices involved. Now, there are almost 150. Freelance Reporter November 29, 2016
University of Maryland students are collecting school supplies for PG County foster kids There are nearly 500 Prince George’s County children in the foster care system. Kimberly Escobar November 29, 2016
UMD Police have received four reports of hate bias incidents since Donald Trump’s election Police are actively investigating each of the incidents. Michael Brice-Saddler November 29, 2016
UMD students partner with College Park SAFE Center to raise awareness of human trafficking There are 50 brothels within a seven minute driving distance of Stamp Student Union, SAFE Center Director Susan Esserman said Tuesday. Naomi Grant November 29, 2016
25 UMD groups want a Dean of Students. It’s one of dozens of demands. The letter to this university’s administration comes after an organized walkout involving hundreds of students on Nov. 17. Rebecca Rainey November 28, 2016
A UMD student was told to change her BLM shirt on Thanksgiving. So she wore another. Her tweet has garnered more than 120,000 likes on Twitter. Natalie Schwartz November 28, 2016
A UMD professor discussed maternal mortality in Africa and what the U.S. can learn from it One reason maternal mortality rates in this region remain high is because many women don’t have access to contraceptives. Freelance Reporter November 28, 2016