A new cafe in H.J. Patterson offers a Ramen bar, sushi and specialty teas The new cafe opened in the building’s renovated wing last week. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University Senate will vote on bill to improve process for changing names in UMD databases A new proposal for gender neutral bathrooms on the campus is also moving forward. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A listening session for UMD’s next chief diversity officer sees low student turnout Three students attended the search committee’s session in Stamp Student Union on Wednesday. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMPD prohibits use of pepper spray in nonviolent situations following May incident The majority of the officers have also completed diversity training that University Police Chief David Mitchell ordered in July. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland’s Terp Farm has produced nearly 30,000 pounds of food in 3 years The farm has also donated about 6,000 pounds to organizations such as this university’s Campus Pantry. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD on-campus residents could start paying a mandatory fee for unlimited Metro access The idea stemmed from a similar program at American University. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland will implement a fee for international students by fall 2017 Even though about 34 percent of graduate students are foreign, GSG said it didn’t get to provide input on the fee. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland students are working with College Park to revitalize Route 1 Students will assess retail locations and submit a report to the city by the end of the semester. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland Senate approves update to restricted research policy The change provides clarity, but has also drawn transparency concerns. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Trump threatened to federally defund UC Berkeley. At UMD, federal aid tops $340 million. President Loh has called federal appropriations “essential to the quality of life, economic vitality and security of our nation.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999