New executive board brings more freshmen to UMD’s Black Student Union
The Black Student Union's focus has shifted toward engagement with the new executive board.
UMD SGA learns about administrative platform that will replace Testudo
The full implementation process of Workday will take at least 5.5 years. This summer, the human resources and finance elements will be rolled out.
Iranian student groups at UMD rally in support of student protestors in Iran
These protests are part of an international movement that emerged after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died after being arrested by Iran's morality police in September.
UMD RHA votes in support of increasing room, board fees
The fee increases will help fund department maintenance expenses, salary adjustments and other costs.
UMD professors discuss midterms election results for final UMDemocracy event
The virtual panel included Stella Rouse, Anwar Sadat, Shibley Telhami and Tom Bettag, who teach for three different colleges between them.
UMD community members call for better feedback process on new cultural centers
The university is seeking student input for the centers through forums, but many have found the process lackluster.
Global Entrepreneurship Week at UMD highlights importance of inclusivity, diversity
Hosted by the Dingman Center of Entrepreneurship, Global Entrepreneurship Week allowed student entrepreneurs at this university to learn from leaders in their fields.
Maryland Hillel revises plans for new site set to open in fall 2024
The current Hillel, located on Mowatt Lane, is about 16,700 square feet whereas the new Hillel will be more than 39,000 square feet.
UMD Spanish professors to add anti-racist material to future curriculum
The new modules introduce topics of xenophobia and prejudice to the existing Spanish lessons.
University of Maryland music school holds concert honoring late professor
Carmen Balthrop was a professor at the music school for 36 years and performed as an opera singer on Broadway.