Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan blocks companies boycotting Israel from getting state funds Hogan spoke against the “shameful BDS movement” in a news release Monday. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD professors discuss diversity and affirmative action on campus Some spoke of the racial problems the university still has to solve, including the underrepresentation of black students in the student body. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Terp Thon’s Day of Miracles raises more than $100,000, breaks record The student organization decided to up the ante after “crushing” their $15,000 goal last year. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Deborah Santiago visits UMD for discussion on underrepresented students, higher education The lecture was part of the Office of Graduate Diversity and Inclusion’s new initiative to address education from the viewpoint of minorities. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
RecWell bike shop temporarily relocates to smaller space The RecWell bike shop has moved into a temporary location due to the Cole Field House renovations. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
RHA Senate creates new orientation advisory committee The committee could be the next step in communicating student concerns to the orientation office. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD and UMB’s new projects include research about opioid abuse and virtual reality The five new projects are part of the MPowering The State partnership. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland student died Wednesday in Route 1 residential area The student died at about 5:30 a.m. and no foul play is suspected. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD President Loh announces further plans to cut campus carbon emissions The plan will aim for the campus to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
As UMD campus construction revs up, DOTS parking will take a hit The start of various construction projects at this university will lead to a 2,655 parking space reduction in the next two years. DBK Admin December 31, 0999