University Senate forum spurs questions, concerns about proposed UMB-UMD union People raised questions about how long it would take to go into effect, how it might affect Baltimore city and whether it would impact current faculty. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Al Gore speaks at UMD on future of climate action Former Vice President Al Gore said students play a key role in climate action. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A potential new entrance to Stamp Student Union could boost the building’s accessibility Construction was projected to begin in May 2018 but will likely be pushed back. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD College Democrats and Republicans square off on health care and gun control at debate About 40 people attended the event, called “It’s Debatable.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“My intention is to stay here”: A UMD student shares her struggles as a DACA recipient Valeria A. is one of the 132 students at this university protected under DACA. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD MaryPIRG chapter delivers bags of clothes to Salvation Army in DC The student organization held multiple clothing drives in the last year to help the region’s homeless. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD RHA considers legislation to address hate-bias incidents on campus One resolution seeks to affirm all hall council’s commitments to condemning hate crimes and hate-related incidents. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
ESPN’s Kevin Merida visits UMD for journalism-based discussion Kevin Merida assumed his position as editor in chief of ESPN’s new publication The Undefeated in October. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students enjoy President’s Day snow University of Maryland students share how they spent their day off during a snowy President’s Day. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Clark Hall is on schedule to be complete by June 2017 The project costs $169.1 million and will result in a 184,000-square-foot, six-story tall building. DBK Admin December 31, 0999