MaryPIRG is supporting easier voter registration as part of its democracy campaign The group is supporting a state senate bill. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students collaborate with state delegate on hate bias incident bill Members of ProtectUMD met with Del. Angela Angel in Stamp Student Union to discuss the bill. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Richard Collins will receive an honorary degree at UMD’s winter graduation Collins was awarded his business degree posthumously from Bowie State University in May. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland Hillel hosts national basketball tournament for more than 30 visiting schools An eruption of noise filled the Reckord Armory on Sunday as fans — including Jewish reggae singer-songwriter Matisyahu — cheered for more than 400 Jewish athletes. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD study shines light on young black men’s perceptions of healthy dating This study challenges stereotypes typically associated with young black men. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Rate increases vary by room type as Resident Life announces next year’s housing fees The rate for standard doubles is increasing by less than 4 percent, but fees for singles and rooms with bathrooms are going up almost 7 percent. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Bill proposing north to south campus bus route fails at UMD SGA meeting The proposed route would run from Eppley Recreation Center to South Campus Commons. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A UMD dance team and a College Park business joined forces to help cancer patients OpenBarre will host one Headbands of Hope class every day until Nov. 23. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students reveal two-week-old Confederate flag incident during meeting with university What appeared to be a Confederate flag was found carved into a stall in a bathroom in Somerset Hall. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
The University of Maryland screened an award-winning documentary about coral reefs The documentary is touring around the world. DBK Admin December 31, 0999