American University students get unlimited Metro access. UMD RHA wants a similar policy. American University currently gives students unlimited rides on Metrorail and Metrobus for a $130 semesterly fee. Christine Condon October 27, 2016
“Coffee rust” is killing Latin American plants. A UMD professor is searching for a cure. Priscila Chaverri will be traveling to Costa Rica to collect and study the fungi. Kimberly Escobar October 27, 2016
UMD’s president rarely meets with his permanent diversity commissions. But the groups want more support. Instead, the commission chairs interact with other members of the administration. Jessie Campisi October 27, 2016
A UMD professor released a music album for cats in 2015. Now, it’s blowing up in the U.K. The album cracked the Top 40 on the U.K.’s billboard charts last week. Rachel Kuipers October 27, 2016
UMD graduate students called for improved communication, uniform stipends during an open forum Discussion from the forum might affect who is selected as the new dean of the graduate school. Natalie Schwartz October 26, 2016
State funding for DOTS could lead to more disability transportation buses at UMD More than 9,000 students utilized the Paratransit service in fiscal 2016. Angela Jacob October 26, 2016
SGA withdraws Title IX fee proposal Administrators told SGA members that the proposal would have been tabled. Adam Zielonka October 26, 2016
Milo Yiannopoulos on canceled Terps for Trump event: UMD is “going to suffer for it” Yiannopoulos said he plans to address alumni and reschedule his visit to this university. Diamondback Staff October 25, 2016
Baltimore State’s Attorney calls for unity among African Americans at UMD NAACP event Panelists discussed black activism and the Freddie Gray’s death among other things. Freelance Reporter October 25, 2016
UMD will use teacher training programs to help 1 million students learn Mandarin There are 200,000 Mandarin student speakers in the U.S. currently. Kimberly Escobar October 25, 2016