Former diversity officer Roger Worthington criticizes UMD leadership at open meeting Worthington, who resigned this summer, said he didn’t have enough support from higher-ups. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
American Indian Student Union holds Indigenous People’s Day celebration at UMD Elders from the Amazon Wauja community were invited to share stories about their native culture. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
68 percent of tenured or tenure-track faculty are white. UMD Senate aims to change that. The University Senate supported a report with guidelines for a postdoc program and a senior faculty diversity initiative. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A $12.5 million program aims to prevent drunk and distracted driving in Maryland The University of Maryland and the Prince George’s County police departments were among the groups to receive funding. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD alum Gerald Fischman’s memorial service is set for Sunday The service will begin at 1 p.m. at the Judean Memorial Gardens in Olney. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD hires sports medicine consulting group to investigate Jordan McNair’s death The investigation will begin by the end of the week. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland students are flocking to the new Cluk app This “virtual hub” can be used for sharing events, selling items and finding local deals. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students react to the first presidential debate More than 300 students packed into Hoff Theater to watch the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
The University of Maryland wants to hire more women and minorities Six colleges at the University of Maryland will be piloting the Inclusive Hiring Project. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Every year a student dies from hazing. Hazing Prevention Week wants to end the practice. This university hosted a “Goat” screening Monday in Stamp Student Union to raise awareness. DBK Admin December 31, 0999