Recent UMD SGA elections saw one-party races and low student turnout
Three of the past four Student Government Association presidential elections were uncontested.
Student groups push for drug legalization at 4/20 protest
Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Our Revolution and Students for Liberty, among other student groups, organized the rally, which featured a tie-dye t-shirt station and acoustic music.
The Association of Writers and Writing Programs is coming to the University of Maryland
The Association for Writers and Writing Programs, which advocates for literary achievement, will relocate to this university’s Discovery District this summer.
One Party’s A.J. Pruitt eyes SGA’s top spot after more than 2 years of involvement
Pruitt is calling for more higher education funding, SGA involvement in state politics and advocacy for students.
Suicide prevention walk at UMD raises more than $26,000
Funds will be used to invest in new research and educational programs, and to support people who have lost a loved one to suicide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.