UMPD is working with FBI to determine whether Saturday’s homicide was a hate crime A University of Maryland student has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, as well as first-degree assault. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Urbanization and economic development could curb infectious diseases, UMD study finds The study analyzed infectious diseases in 60 different countries and their potential causes. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Noose found in UMD Phi Kappa Tau chapter house kitchen University Police are investigating the event as a hate bias incident. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
SGA unanimously votes to pay its VP of financial affairs The before-tax amount paid for the position equals the price of in-state tuition at this university per semester. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland grad student wins $15,000 for autoimmune disease research The fifth year bioengineering doctoral student said her research has reversed paralysis in mice. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD student groups discuss improving campus diversity and inclusion Conversations ranged from unity across multicultural organizations to racism on campus. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Unity Party candidate Kay Barwell wants to “have a real conversation” about campus issues The party’s platform focuses on nine goals, including preventing sexual assault and promoting transparency within the SGA. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland legislature passes bill allowing over-the-counter birth control The bill allows for birth control access without a doctor’s prescription. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
DOTS will offer a new shuttle, free bikes and discounted parking during Metro closures The College Park and Greenbelt Metro stations will both close for SafeTrack repairs in April. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD GSG says it will continue to fight for collective bargaining despite bill failure One of GSG’s next steps includes reaching out to other University System of Maryland schools for support. DBK Admin December 31, 0999