Sorority Gamma Phi Beta returns to UMD after 16 years The sorority welcomed more than 150 members on Bid Day. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD iSchool hosted conference about diversity and inclusion to promote accessibility Speakers from local libraries also shared their strategies on community outreach and accessibility. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
SGA votes to support bill that would unite UMD and University of Maryland, Baltimore SGA President Patrick Ronk will testify on behalf of this university at the state bill’s hearing Tuesday. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD student groups are working to get a location and funding for a Latinx cultural center The center, which was among the 64 demands released by ProtectUMD last year, could still be years away. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD libraries are helping Eastern Middle School students with research projects The students are using the archives for their projects for National History Day, a nonprofit based in College Park. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Provost Mary Ann Rankin takes criticism, suggestions for updated strategic plan University senators asked for more emphasis on the humanities, community engagement and staff members. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University Senate works to define what can be scheduled for reading day Some departments schedule review sessions, presentations or other obligations for reading day. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD receives research grant to study military professionalism Being a professional can have different meanings to many people, especially in the armed services. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
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. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
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. DBK Admin December 31, 0999