A new bill will require Maryland’s public colleges to form hate bias prevention programs The colleges would also have to submit reports on their progress to the state legislature. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Napping pods are slated to come to McKeldin Library before finals The two pods will each have 20-minute time limits for users. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Researchers try to give robots some common sense Researchers at this university are working to program robots that can solve problems on their own. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD student donates stem cells to leukemia patient “The opportunity to give somebody who is struggling from cancer another chance of life … I saw it as my responsibility as a human being.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
American University professor discusses evolution of Islam at START lecture About 40 students, START employees and attendees came to hear Mohamed Nimer. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
New library storage facility in the Severn Building will house up to 1.25 million books The move will allow for more collaborative study spaces for students in university libraries. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
City Council, CPCUP seek outside funding to boost College Park’s aesthetic appeal The two entities are hoping to nab a $11 million to $14 million grant. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
SGA votes to recommend UMD Resident Life update its drug policy The SGA debated seven bills at its final general body meeting of the semester. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park bike-share program to launch in May The 14 new bike stations will be found both on campus and throughout College Park. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD alum and NYT bestselling author discusses Hillary Clinton’s failed campaign The authors of the bestselling book are also planning to write another book about the 2020 elections. DBK Admin December 31, 0999