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.
City Council votes to collaborate with Bitcamp to develop app
The council will give $1,000 to fund the development of a student-created app.
An SGA committee wants to make reusable bags free at UMD convenience stores
This program would make the $7 bags free, but they’d have to be returned.
UMD ranks No. 11 on top Peace Corps volunteer-producing schools list
The university went up to No. 11 on the Peace Corps’ annual list for top volunteer-producing large universities from No. 18 last year.
“A big kid with a bigger heart”: UMD community mourns death of student Alec Spear
Spear died on Saturday, his mother said. He was 20.
With hate symbol ban not possible, UMD Senate considers alternatives
The proposed campuswide ban was said to limit First Amendment rights.