UMD’s chief diversity officer will step down after just over a year on the job Roger Worthington plans to rejoin the education college’s faculty. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD graduate assistants are considered students, not employees. They want this to change. Graduate assistants pay hundreds of dollars in student fees each semester. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD journalism lecturer Rob Hiaasen believed in “the power of story” Hiaasen, 59, was one of five killed when a gunman opened fire at the Capital Gazette on Thursday. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland’s Dorchester Hall is getting a $10 million makeover next year The renovation will allow higher-energy efficiency standards and better living conditions for students. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD community proposes DOTS funding solutions to revive Columbia bus route Some have proposed a payroll deduction for 30 employee riders. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Terps Against Hunger packed its millionth meal on Sunday Hundreds of students and officials gathered in Xfinity Center for the organization’s Homecoming Service Event. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD talk examines the effect of hip hop, sports and fashion on black men It was the first time this university’s NAACP chapter and the Black Male Initiative teamed up to hold an event. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD researchers received $2 million from the Energy Department to develop solar technology They aim to develop a cost-effective power system. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students are worried about rising rents at Graduate Hills and Graduate Gardens It increased by $37 per month. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
The University of Maryland Wi-Fi is back up and running, IT department says The IT department will increase system monitoring and add new wireless controllers in the next 30 days. DBK Admin December 31, 0999