UMD student hopes to win award at international thesis competition
This university has been a member of Universitas 21, a group of universities from around the globe aiming to exchange knowledge internationally, since 2013.
UMD graduate students reflect on end of Ford Foundation diversity fellowship
The fellowship was designed to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of higher education faculties.
UMD dedicates Johnson-Whittle Hall to two trailblazers
Johnson-Whittle Hall is named after Hiram Whittle and Elaine Johnson Coates.
Fire and Life Safety Ecosystem Symposium highlights gaps in fire safety research
The event was organized by James Milke, the chair of UMD's fire engineering program.
UMD faculty, staff to receive 4.5% cost of living adjustment
The increase will go into effect in November.
UMD iSchool introduces technology and information design major
The major will emphasize teaching students UIUX — user interface and user experience.
New Jazz Jam brings together UMD students, professional musicians
The monthly event allows students and jazz enthusiasts the opportunity to improv alongside various professional musicians.
UMD SGA creates Greek Student Advisory Council
The new committee will work to address issues such as sexual misconduct prevention, and diversity and inclusion, and will also host a Greek life forum once a semester.
Empanada sale helps UMD Latinx community reflect on food and culture
One of the four main pillars of La Unidad Latina is culture, and food sales, such as that of empanadas or raspados, are one way the fraternity honors that.
Researchers teach UMD community about universities built on stolen tribal land
The webinar was centered around a project detailing sections of indigenous tribal land stolen by the United States government to fund land-grant universities, including this university.