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.
Maria Fisher’s friends and family have raised more than $13k for scholarships in her honor
Fisher died after she was struck by an SUV on the intersection of Campus Drive and Route 1 on Oct. 1.
Tau Epsilon Phi’s racist, sexist email gets Twitter backlash
UMD Social Justice tweeted a screenshot of a racist, sexist email involving three university fraternity members.
SGA meets with USM to encourage fossil fuel divestment
System representatives were receptive to the possibility of divesting over the next 10 years.
After first grad dean pick fell through, UMD announces new interim choice
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Steve Fetter will be the graduate school’s new interim dean.
UMD Senate committee will review a bill to create more gender-inclusive restrooms
The proposal calls for more gender-inclusive facilities on the campus, including locker rooms, changing rooms and restrooms.
Georgia Rep. John Lewis will speak at UMD about civil rights
Lewis and his co-author are coming to the campus on Oct. 12 to discuss their award-winning book.