UMD alumnus Maurice Dorsey speaks on experience of race over 68 years Though a school was in walking distance to his house growing up, Dorsey couldn’t go there because it was segregated. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Some UMD orientation programs, UNIV100 courses to include sexual misconduct education After training about 1,600 students last fall, CARE to Stop Violence is planning to expand its Step Up! bystander intervention training to all UNIV100 sections. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Terps for Israel hosts pro-Palestinian activist Bassem Eid to support peaceful coexistence Students had the opportunity to ask Bassem Eid his thoughts on a possible peace between Israelis and Palestinians. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD team places third in Turf Bowl The competition tests students’ knowledge of sports field and turf grass management. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Dining Services explains snow day openings Dining Services employees still need to report to work when the University of Maryland closes for snow. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Department of Energy selects UMD team for 2017 Solar Decathlon The biennial competition challenges student-led teams from across the globe to create solar-powered homes. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD snags top-5 rank in D.C. region for cash fundraising in FY15 Amid various campus projects and limited state funding, the university is placing a large emphasis on fundraising efforts. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Mongolian Grill temporarily closes after snow damage Best case scenario: the station will reopen on Monday. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD receives $500,000 grant to launch an augmented and virtual reality center The grant was awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD faculty, students react to the use of plagiarism detection software Turnitin, which conducts “student work similarity reports,” was fully implemented at this university this semester. DBK Admin December 31, 0999