2 UMD events hope to highlight sexual assault on campus
The events, hosted during sexual assault awareness and prevention month, were intended to highlight the prevalence of sexual assault on campus.
UMD announces new artificial intelligence institute
The Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland will help educate students on AI, a campuswide email said.
UMD to begin construction for new graduate student housing in Old Leonardtown
The project aims to expand housing options for this university's graduate students, university president Darryll Pines said.
Thousands of UMD community members watch 2024 solar eclipse
This university's computer, mathematical and natural sciences college, astronomy department and Space Sciences Outreach Cooperative hosted the event.
UMD students advocate for clearer accessibility, accommodations regulations
Accessibility and accommodations vary in support depending on the department.
UMD SGA committee proposes student-driven mural program in Stamp
The mural, which will be located near the Greg Heffley statue on Stamp’s ground floor under the proposal, would be designed around a specific annual theme.
UMD doctoral student helps discover possible volcano on Mars
The volcano means there might have been or may currently be microbial life on Mars, space historian Rod Pyle said.
Stolen and attempted stolen vehicle reports at UMD more than tripled last year
The rise in stolen and attempted stolen vehicles in 2023 reflects the regional and national trends.
UMD graduate students express mixed feelings over updated parental leave policy
The new policy affects all graduate departments and programs and applies to all instances of birth or adoption.
Harvard professor discusses history of life on earth in UMD lecture
The lecture was part of the George and Rosalind Helz Distinguished Lecture in Geology series.