Mathematics professor earns National Science Foundation award Applications of the professor’s research can include modeling financial markets, weather systems, neuron communication and traffic flow on networks. Morgan Eichensehr March 22, 2016
UMD graduate school reacts to student feedback on diversity The Graduate Diversity and Inclusion office conducted a survey, which ultimately resulted in the creation of a Spring Speaker series, focusing on diversity. Kimberly Escobar March 21, 2016
Clark Engineering School hosts event highlighting need for STEM field diversity Data shows companies that are more inclusive and diverse experience better outcomes and more financial success. Morgan Eichensehr March 21, 2016
City Council votes to collaborate with Bitcamp to develop app The council will give $1,000 to fund the development of a student-created app. Jessie Campisi March 21, 2016
Dining Services to open cafe in Tawes next month Dining Services is encouraging students to use these cafes as a social space once it switches to the Anytime Dining program. Hannah Lang March 21, 2016
UMD looks to maintain steady landfill diversion rates after 2015 decrease Less campus demolition work and a disposal site shutdown contributed to the lower rate. Lindsey Feingold March 20, 2016
UMD group Alternative Breaks receives $5,000 to help fund trips, scholarships The funding will help support students who cannot afford to go on the community service-learning trips. Kimberly Escobar March 20, 2016
Sultan Adedoyinsola Oyeshile ‘left an impact on everyone he met’ The senior community health major died March 12 after a car accident. Michael Brice-Saddler March 20, 2016
DOTS to pilot expanded bus route to Metro from South Campus The pilot bus route would continue on Regents Drive to South Campus before heading to the Metro. Lexie Schapitl March 20, 2016
Dennis Sung Woo Kim ‘cared about people and how they felt’ The junior materials science and engineering major died on March 10 in his apartment. Michael Brice-Saddler March 20, 2016