UMD introduces masters in applied anthropology and historic preservation, the first in U.S.
The program will be available for the fall.
Jalapeno Grill returns to South Campus Dining Hall
A Dining Services spokesman said he had received complaints about the loss of tacos and burritos.
UMD researchers help develop algorithm to solve game theory problem
The algorithm can estimate solutions to complex problems — including possibly the outcome of the presidential election.
University Senate plays significant campus role, but few students vote or know about it
Senator elections are now open, though past years have seen low turnout.
UMD SGA votes to support priority-point nights for nonrevenue-generating sports
The move aims to increase turnout for sports such as volleyball, lacrosse and field hockey.
UMD’s Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter loses charter after hazing, risk-management violations
TKE is the second fraternity to lose university recognition in a year.
Dining Services replaces compostable Pepsi cups after stocking issues
Dining Services temporarily ran out of the compostable cups it had started using last year.
Residence Hall Association votes to support new bus route, changes to priority system for sports games
The bus would link South Campus Commons to the Metro station, and the priority system change would give students points for attending games for nonrevenue-generating sports.
UMD MaryPIRG presents textbook campaign at White House
The university’s MaryPIRG chapter hopes its textbook affordability campaign will inspire change on college campuses nationwide.
Event addresses perceptions of Islamic faith, Islamophobia on UMD campus
Tarif Shraim, the university’s Muslim chaplain, discussed how negative stereotypes can affect students on the campus and how the community can work to stop them.