UMD’s new diversity task force will hold an open forum for students on Wednesday The task force will assess university policy and programming on hate bias and campus safety. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD study shows spending time on social media is linked to more online shopping While the most frequent social media users are the biggest online shoppers, they are more efficient than those who don’t use social media, the study said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students and faculty are coming together to help Hurricane Harvey victims A manager from the Do Good Institute and CIVICUS students have organized fundraisers and a supply drive. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University Police respond to Title IX-related incident, harassment, vandalism This week in crime. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Baltimore man charged with firing gun near a school during Charlottesville rally The man was arrested and charged on Aug. 26 with discharging a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD student Alex Tobin is running for College Park City Council Tobin, 20, seeks a District 2 seat and announced his campaign Wednesday morning. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD student Sean Urbanski indicted in murder of Richard Collins Sean Urbanski was charged with first and second-degree murder, as well first-degree assault. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD education college’s new dean is longtime faculty member Jennifer Rice Rice will take over as the college’s new dean on July 1. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD community shares experiences of racism and hate on campus with #FearTheTurtle In light of the death of Richard Collins III, UMD students took to Twitter to share their fears and experiences of racism on the campus. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Students advocate for more mental health resources for UMD’s undocumented immigrants Some undocumented students say they may be less inclined to seek mental health help because of the stigma attached to it in many of their communities. DBK Admin December 31, 0999