College professors remain skeptical of online courses, study finds Just 19 percent of professors feel online courses can match up to traditional classes. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park officials consider subsidizing security cameras for residents, businesses The council's program could offer residents and businesses discounts on security cameras to aid police. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Report recommends UMD buy dehumidifiers for every room in Elkton Hall after mold outbreak The mold spread because of inadequate air conditioning units in the building, the report found. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A grant would allow UMD’s Dining Services to replace plastic materials with reusable ones Student environmental groups worked with the department to draft the grant request. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Several universities have gunshot-detection technology. UMD might follow suit. University of Maryland Police is starting a six-month trial period to test the system on the campus. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
International students in these UMD masters programs can’t find on-campus jobs Some programs don’t offer departmental assistantships or fellowships. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
An LGBTQ advocate at UMD wants Title IX to investigate the football program A report on the team revealed a coach frequently hurled homophobic and sexist insults at players. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
GSG: DJ Durkin should donate part of contract buyout to UMD’s Title IX office The university owes him more than $5 million. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“I can’t believe it took them this long”: UMD students react to DJ Durkin’s firing Durkin’s reinstatement lasted barely a day. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Dining Services switches to new beef provider — and it’s from Maryland The new product debuted Oct. 22. DBK Admin December 31, 0999