UMD’s Physics Welding Shop will become a new creative space for students
The MakerSpace will be the 12th on the campus.
UMD’s public policy school has a new minor aligned with the Do Good initiative
The minor will be offered beginning spring 2018.
An SGA Council discusses how to improve student-police relations at UMD
PARC plans to meet with University Police every other week this semester.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan blocks companies boycotting Israel from getting state funds
Hogan spoke against the “shameful BDS movement” in a news release Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RHA Senate creates new orientation advisory committee
The committee could be the next step in communicating student concerns to the orientation office.
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.