UMD fraternity, sorority members speak out against cease and desist order
The cease and desist order prevents current members of fraternities and sororities from talking to new members about “Greek-letter organization activities.”
UMD president Darryll Pines gives updates on campus facilities plan in State of the Campus address
Pines highlighted the recently-finalized Campus Facilities Plan and a new chemistry building opening this spring.
2 micromobility vehicles catch on fire at UMD
The fires, involving an e-scooter and an e-skateboard, took place two days apart.
Abel Amene hopes to focus on transportation, food insecurity in new UMD SGA role
On Feb. 21, the 38-year-old Ethiopian native was appointed as a representative for this university’s Student Government Association.
UMD students say commuter buses are overcrowded, unsafe
Students who depend on the Gaithersburg and Columbia routes say they can never be sure a seat will be available.
UMD to pilot composting program for South Hill community residents
The pilot program will encourage South Hill residents to better utilize the main compost collection bin in Annapolis Hall.
UMD students hope new tenants union gives voice to College Park renters
The union, which had its first meeting last week, plans to create committees of renters from each off-campus apartment building to coordinate action.
UMD event mourns people with disabilities murdered by caretakers
This is the sixth year this university has honored the Day of Mourning, an event that has been observed across the country since 2012.
Native American community members showcase cultures, traditions at annual UMD powwow
Hundreds of community members gathered together at the Ritchie Coliseum for the annual powwow, which this university has held since 1992.
UMD places cease and desist order on all IFC and PHA fraternities, sororities
The order came after this university received notice of chapters conducting activities that posed threats to community members’ "safety and well-being."