A plan to increase grad students’ stipends is in the works at UMD, Loh says The plan is still in its proposal stage, a university spokeswoman said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Senate bill would require all new school websites be accessible to those with disabilities The bill also removed a deadline for updating existing websites. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Good Uncle’s UMD service now has a larger menu and more drop points It is also expected to offer brunch service in the next few weeks. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Workspace and business services provider WeWork will move to College Park in the fall This will be WeWork’s first location on a college campus and in Maryland. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD student reports person shouting racial slurs near Leonardtown Community Police issued the man who said the slurs a denial of access to the campus. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Senate committee unanimously rejects campuswide hate symbols ban The committee said the ban violated the First Amendment. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Health Center partners with UMD student’s foundation to redistribute medications The James Hollister Wellness Foundation won the 2017 Do Good Challenge grand prize. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Students fight for sexual assault prevention, comprehensive programming Students called for the administration to take action on a plan preventing sexual violence. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University Police consider creation of student police academy With the proposed academy, students could participate in weapons training using props equipped with CO2 cartridges and take part in a simulated traffic stop. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD introduces new cybersecurity initiative to University Senate The initiative will go to the senate’s Research Council for consideration and deliberation next fall. DBK Admin December 31, 0999