University of Maryland students raise more than $3,700 for clean water access in Rwanda The campaign asked university members to pledge to drink only water for one week to raise awareness for the issue. Naomi Grant November 20, 2016
UMD Asian American Student Union calls for solidarity at post-election town hall “It’s a scary world to live in,” junior economics and finance major Navraj Kalra said. Kimberly Escobar November 20, 2016
UMD Beta Theta Pi members encourage community to join bone marrow registry The fraternity held a bone marrow drive to support one member’s cross-country bike ride next summer to fight cancer. Natalie Schwartz November 20, 2016
University of Maryland students express concern with sexual harassment policy One student suggested better lighting, more surveillance cameras and improved UMD Alerts. Adam Zielonka November 17, 2016
A UMD student is creating a charity magazine in response to Donald Trump’s election All proceeds will go to the ACLU. Freelance Reporter November 17, 2016
“Protect this house”: UMD members stage walkout to support minorities after the election The rally was described as neither anti-Donald Trump or pro-Hillary Clinton. Anna Muckerman November 17, 2016
A UMD petition to protect undocumented students has more than 600 signatures The petition requests that university administration issue a “strong” statement reinforcing their support for immigrant rights. Kimberly Escobar November 17, 2016
Three University of Maryland parking garages will have solar canopies by late 2017 The canopies will be functional by December of 2017. Angela Jacob November 17, 2016
“History is whitewashed”: UMD members join Wallace Loh at new African American museum 100 students and 20 faculty members accompanied Loh to the National Museum of African American History and Culture — a trip that encouraged conversations about race. Natalie Schwartz November 17, 2016
Bernie Sanders, Shailene Woodley and UMD students joined a Dakota Access pipeline rally More than 20 University of Maryland students took part in the march to the White House on Tuesday. Naomi Grant November 17, 2016