UMD highlights diversity of the African diaspora at Black Culture Expo “I thought I’d come out and support my fellow African brothers and sisters and just learn a little bit more about where I come from." Freelance Reporter December 31, 0999
More than a year after Maria Fisher’s death, her loved ones still search for answers Fisher was struck and killed by a car as she crossed Route 1 in October 2017. Christine Condon December 31, 0999
The SGA wants to make UMD a sanctuary campus to protect undocumented students Other universities nationwide such as Harvard University and Princeton University have done the same following Donald Trump’s election. Rebecca Rainey December 31, 0999
UMD transfer students feel neglected by Resident Life In fall 2018, 134 transfer students received on-campus housing. Freelance Reporter December 31, 0999
UMD announces revisions to the Code of Academic Integrity, effective Jan. 1 The changes clarify self-plagiarism as a form of academic dishonesty and indicate that honor pledges are not mandatory. Arya Hodjat December 31, 0999
Some classrooms in UMD’s Iribe Center are open, but most of the building remains closed A formal dedication ceremony is slated to occur in April. Alexander Dacy December 31, 0999
UMD SGA challenges Betsy DeVos’ Title IX guidelines in public comments The changes would replace Obama-era guidelines. Carmen Molina Acosta December 31, 0999
A man visiting UMD for an athletic event died on campus over winter break Michael Kofi Adu had no affiliation with the university. Leah Brennan December 31, 0999
UMD lab burns Christmas trees in annual fire safety demonstration “Because of the holiday season … we want to highlight some of the safety hazards that come along with using trees.” Freelance Reporter December 31, 0999
One UMD student is trying to spread positivity through high fives You can often find him outside South Campus Dining Hall, Stamp Student Union and McKeldin Library. DBK Admin December 31, 0999