Cost overruns could increase on Maryland’s Purple Line by $60 million Already at $215 million, overruns could come to $275 million. Alexander Dacy December 31, 0999
Wallace Loh says UMD is “being sued left and right” over sexual misconduct expulsions The university expelled four students for sexual assault in the 2015-16 academic year. Christine Condon December 31, 0999
UMD’s jazz studies director Chris Vadala remembered for “unfailing generosity of spirit” Vadala died Thursday at age 70. Angela Roberts December 31, 0999
UMD cut carbon emissions but increased water use and trash in 2017 Construction is to blame for much of the waste. Theresa Diffendal December 31, 0999
A University of Maryland student was crowned Miss Maryland After an elbow injury ended her cheerleading career, Adrianna David turned to pageants. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“This is a real issue”: UMD PSA holds open forum on sexual assault and harassment About 50 people showed up to the event, which was held at R.J. Bentley’s. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“Just traumatizing”: A UMD student found a caterpillar in her dining hall lunch “These incidents don’t happen often,” a Dining Services spokesperson said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Four UMD cafes are opening next year. On the menu? Foods like Ramen and sushi. Students can head to H.J. Patterson Hall in the spring and Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center in the summer. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
The RHA will explore designating UMD as a sanctuary campus for undocumented students 113 students at the University of Maryland receive DACA benefits, The Diamondback previously reported. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD RHA joins other campus groups calling to make athletics fee opt-in The SGA and GSG had already passed similar legislation. DBK Admin December 31, 0999