UPDATED: Dozens of UMD buildings, dorms still without water after ‘massive’ main break
At least 26 dorms and all South Campus Commons apartments, along with 21 university buildings were affected by Monday’s water outage.
UMD researchers’ ‘nose on a chip’ device could technologically replicate sense of smell
Once developed, the device could detect spolied food, drugs and bombs, help diagnose diseases and more.
UMD community discusses battle over banned books
Panelists at the event said that books are increasingly being banned from public school libraries on the whims of a minority of parents.
UMD SGA to investigate renaming Francis Scott Key Hall
The committee— called the Key Legacy Assessment Board— will determine whether Francis Scott Key aligns with this university’s mission and values.
UMD Arab students celebrate community at cultural night
The celebration was the group's biggest event of the fall semester, according to the Organization of Arab Students' president.
UMD researchers creating video-calling platform for inclusive workplace communication
The Fostering Inclusivity through Technology platform seeks to help remedy workplace miscommunications between autistic and non-autistic people
UMD GSG members encourage more students to join amid high seat vacancy
The group started the semester with fewer representatives than last year, but is now at similar numbers.
UMD students advocate for more e-scooter charging options
The goal is to find an outdoor charging solution that is not a fire hazard, won’t damage the scooters and will prevent scooter and charger theft, Quentin Hoglund said.
UMD graduate students create board game to promote multiculturalism
Together, Zhang and Havewala formed Sea My Culture. Their goal was to promote multiculturalism through a medium more engaging than a lecture.
UMD psychology student publishes book, starts non-profit to target bullying
Devin Moore's work revolves around creating safe spaces for students of all identities to speak up in their communities.