Trump’s transgender military ban isn’t sitting well with members of UMD’s LGBT community This university’s LGBT Equity Center is launching the #TransTerps educational campaign this fall, which director Luke Jensen said was “well-timed.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Police are investigating plastic wrap resembling noose found near campus Police were notified “out of concern for possible hate bias” and are reviewing nearby cameras. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD President Loh announces action plan to “combat hate and create a safer campus” The plan, which includes a rapid response team and $100,000 in funding for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, comes after a Bowie State University student was killed on the campus. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students fight to have Asian American Studies professor rehired next year Eight students met with the undergraduate studies dean to discuss ways to keep Mimi Khúc a part of the Asian American Studies Program. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
State drops distribution charge against UMD student after police seized 375 THC cartridges Kraut still faces his charge of possessing more than 10 grams of marijuana. His trial is set for August. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
More than 560 sign petition supporting UMD student arrested in drug raid Senior communication major Brandon Kraut was arrested and charged with possession and intent to distribute illegal drugs. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
More than 400 people register for UMD’s second annual Disability Summit Beth Douthirt Cohen, the event’s keynote speaker, discussed building a proud disabled community in the area. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Famous French explorer speaks to UMD students about ocean preservation Jean-Michel Cousteau’s 3-D film on ocean preservation will premiere Cannes Film Festival next month. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
New UMD center will research how 3-D printing can reengineer human organs The $6.25 million grant will establish the Center for Engineering Complex Tissues. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD RHA Senate has chosen its leadership for the next academic year Dana Rodriguez and Tzvi Glazer were elected as president and vice president, respectively. DBK Admin December 31, 0999