A UMD petition to protect undocumented students has more than 600 signatures The petition requests that university administration issue a “strong” statement reinforcing their support for immigrant rights. Kimberly Escobar December 31, 0999
President Loh responds to photos of blackface in old UMD yearbooks The student who found them said it took only five minutes of searching. Jillian Atelsek December 31, 0999
UMD students could be able to vote in College Park elections at Stamp this year It would be the first time city voters can vote in city council elections on campus. Carmen Molina Acosta December 31, 0999
Family and students mourn UMD’s Robin Sawyer, who taught wildly popular sexuality class He was passionate about sex education, soccer and strong cups of tea. Angela Roberts December 31, 0999
Cost overruns could increase on Maryland’s Purple Line by $60 million Already at $215 million, overruns could come to $275 million. Alexander Dacy December 31, 0999
UMD GSG supports state bill to give grad students collective bargaining rights But one representative was staunchly opposed. Angela Roberts December 31, 0999
The UMD Co-op is giving out safety pins as a sign of solidarity after Donald Trump’s win The idea of using a safety pin as a symbol of solidarity emerged after the Brexit referendum. Freelance Reporter December 31, 0999
UMD dedicates journalism classroom to Capital Gazette shooting victims More than 50 people attended the ceremony in Knight Hall. Aaron Feldstein December 31, 0999
Broadcaster Ted Koppel: US military is reactive, but cybersecurity threats change things Koppel spoke about “Weapons of Mass Disruption” before an audience of about 75 people at the University of Maryland. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Sen. Jim Rosapepe defends President Loh to UMD GSG, which favored his retirement The president is set to retire in June. DBK Admin December 31, 0999