Urbanization and economic development could curb infectious diseases, UMD study finds
The study analyzed infectious diseases in 60 different countries and their potential causes.
Noose found in UMD Phi Kappa Tau chapter house kitchen
University Police are investigating the event as a hate bias incident.
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.
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.
UMD student groups discuss improving campus diversity and inclusion
Conversations ranged from unity across multicultural organizations to racism on campus.
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.
Maryland legislature passes bill allowing over-the-counter birth control
The bill allows for birth control access without a doctor’s prescription.
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.
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.
This group shares University of Maryland workers’ stories, “Humans of New York” style
The group wants to connect the campus community by highlighting its “unsung heroes.”