Terps for Trump, Terps for Bernie butt heads in debate
The two groups debated candidates’ policies, and almost 300 people attended.
Grad students say their voices weren’t heard in a quality of life survey
The last time the graduate student population was surveyed was in 2010.
U.S. Senate candidate Chrys Kefalas speaks to Terps for Israel on political engagement
Terps for Israel brought him to the campus primarily to speak about U.S. relations with Israel.
This year’s Bitcamp sees more female participants, many virtual reality projects
UMD’s third annual 36-hour hackathon hosted 1,100 students from across the country.
UMD women’s studies professor wins 2016 Emily Toth Award
LaMonda Horton-Stallings won for her book, Funk the Erotic: Transaesthetics and Black Sexual Cultures.
UMD University Senate considers new undergraduate major in public policy
The proposal for the new program will be heard on the University Senate’s floor on April 20.
UMD’s “M” circle planting struggles amid fungal pathogens, utility malfunctions and Purple Line
Instead of the usual flowers, the “M” has been covered in red mulch since last fall.
Minority UMD faculty say retention rate for these groups must improve
University President Wallace Loh said while the campus has focused on increasing the diversity of its hires, the problem lies in retention.
Maryland gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous discusses healthcare and minimum wage at UMD
The College Democrats and this university’s chapter of Our Revolution hosted the event.
Newly recognized club focuses on hydroponics and sustainability
The club, which plans to focus on research, education, outreach and community service, hopes to donate the food it grows to local food banks.