After the killing of Richard Collins, UMD SGA begins planning diversity monument
The university is planning its own separate memorial for 2nd Lt. Richard Collins, the black Bowie State University student killed on the campus in May.
UMD academic dishonesty cases have decreased, Student Conduct Committee says
The number of academic dishonesty cases has decreased by 20 percent from 2015-16 to 2016-17.
SGA urges UMD to continue charging in-state tuition for DACA students after program’s end
DACA students can currently be considered for in-state tuition if they have held DACA status for 12 consecutive months prior to the term they are applying for.
Swastika found in University of Maryland’s plant sciences building
Police responded at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday but do not yet know when the incident occurred.
UMD Senate will review limited enrollment programs for the first time since their creation
The Education Affairs Committee will review past Senate action on these programs, including their effects on students’ academic experiences and comparing them to similar programs at other peer institutions.
The new home of UMD’s bioengineering department will be ready this month
Construction of Clark Hall was previously slated to be completed in June.
University Police investigate on-campus burglary incident
A student woke up early Thursday morning and found a man in her room who appeared to be intoxicated, according to a UMD Alert.
Charlottesville violence spurs UMD student groups to push for diversity initiatives
Student Government Association President A.J. Pruitt said he wants to propose initiatives including cultural competency training for all student group leaders.
UMD unveils Cole Field House’s newly renovated practice fields
Construction is expected to be done in late 2018, with the facility slated to open in early 2019.
Two UMD music students will live and work in a retirement home this fall
Two music school graduate students will get free room and board at the retirement home in exchange for organizing concerts and lessons for its residents.