UMD SGA debates election reform, passes six bills in longest meeting of semester
In the meeting that lasted more than six hours, the SGA passed bills regarding bus shelters, student fees, off-campus housing and class availability.
New conservation club at UMD hopes to unite students, tackle environmental issues
The American Conservation Coalition chapter is interested in redistributing unused food from campus dining halls to people around College Park.
UMD-led research team develops new way to identify methane sources
The paper revealed methane emissions from wetlands may be much higher than scientists previously expected.
UMD to decrease computer science transfer admissions by 90 percent in fall 2024
The requirements will apply to students entering the university beginning in fall 2024 and will not affect students currently attending the university.
UMD exhibition explores history of student activism for underrepresented groups
The exhibit revisits historical moments of student activism on campus for underrepresented groups.
UMD alum’s research aims to heal wounded astronauts in space
Bonnie Carney collaborated with astronauts and scientists to determine how space impacts the body’s healing process.
University Senate discusses free speech, interim chalking policy
The conversations come as student groups have chalked messages across campus during protests.
UMD resident assistants want more compensation for long hours, work responsibilities
RAs currently receive free room and board at this university as well as 200 dining dollars per semester for their work as part of their meal plan.
UMD DOTS hopes new bike racks will alleviate overcrowded micromobility parking
Although there is more parking capacity than micromobility vehicles, students say they still struggle to find parking in certain parts of campus.
UMD sees 46 hate bias incident reports in November amid violence in Israel, Palestine
The figure is the highest number of reports in any single month since the Bias Incident Support Services office was created.