A federal grant will fund five Prince George’s County human trafficking investigators In 2016, there were 161 reports of human trafficking cases in this state and 84 in Washington, D.C. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
SGA legislators request money to fund a memorial site outside UMD’s Chapel SGA legislators proposed to create a granite path that will lead to an existing bench in the Garden of Reflection and Remembrance outside the chapel. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD oversees construction statewide This university plays a role in the construction of buildings on other campuses in the state. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD SGA will fund MaryPIRG after initially denying its request The SGA denied MaryPIRG’s request for funding earlier this semester. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Leo Van Munching Jr., UMD alumnus and benefactor, dies at 89 He is the namesake of Van Munching Hall and was president of the importing company that held the Heineken and Amstel Light beer franchises. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Muslim advocacy group hosts event for immigrants to share their experiences The University of Maryland’s Muslim Alliance for Social Change was founded in 2017. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University Senate approves new business analytics masters program The program aims to fulfill the growing need for a workforce skilled in big-data analysis. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Prince George’s County Police investigate off-campus shooting A shooting was reported in the 7500 block of Rhode Island Avenue on Saturday night. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
South Campus Dining Hall’s Mongolian Grill reopens after temporary closing Snow damage to South Campus Dining Hall caused the station to close. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD celebrates installation of more than 7,000 solar panels on parking garages The solar canopies were installed over Regents Drive, Terrapin Trail and Mowatt Lane parking garages during the summer. DBK Admin December 31, 0999