UMD MaryPIRG chapter delivers bags of clothes to Salvation Army in DC
The student organization held multiple clothing drives in the last year to help the region’s homeless.
White House recognizes UMD researcher for work in aerodynamics
Another university researcher is receiving presidential recognition for her work.
Some UMD orientation programs, UNIV100 courses to include sexual misconduct education
After training about 1,600 students last fall, CARE to Stop Violence is planning to expand its Step Up! bystander intervention training to all UNIV100 sections.
UMD, College Park officials discuss benefits of Purple Line
Projected advantages for the city include decreased traffic on Route 1 and urbanization.
Commons 2 experiences power outages
Commons 2 experienced two power outages between Saturday and Monday.
UMD professors, researchers conduct study on fracking’s health impacts
Potential health hazards researchers identified include air quality, water quality and earthquakes.
LGBT Equity Center official organizes first Thailand study-abroad program
The trip will allow participants to discuss discrimination and HIV prevention and advocate transgender rights.
DOTS allows UMD students to challenge parking tickets via Skype
DOTS expects to allow about 20 students to use this service every week.
Catholic, Jewish and Muslim students and faculty find common ground in interfaith panel
The event featured six panelists and drew visitors from Catholic Terps, Hillel and the Muslim Student Association for a conversation about dispelling religious stereotypes.
Provost Mary Ann Rankin takes criticism, suggestions for updated strategic plan
University senators asked for more emphasis on the humanities, community engagement and staff members.