UMD students’ idea for combatting Purple Line pollution takes second in EPA contest
The Campus RainWorks challenge focuses on preventing stormwater runoff.
University of Maryland’s Reading Day won’t be on a weekend for the next 6 years
Students will have an extra day to study for final exams.
UMD Senate approves diversity task force recommendations
The recommendations will be sent to university President Wallace Loh for final approval.
Graduate students want a more comprehensive grievance policy
There isn’t a policy for students who feel bullied, disrespected or abused by advisers.
SGA president AJ Pruitt laments “tough year” in state of the campus address
The body also passed a bill condemning sexist language in the computer science TA handbook.
Shuttle-UM will no longer stop in front of College Park Towers
Terrapin Row didn’t respond to Shuttle-UM’s business inquiry, DOTS Director David Allen said.
University of Maryland is ranked the most LGBT-friendly college in the area
This university has been on the list for five years in a row.
UMD will have a memorial to Richard Collins on campus
The university won’t proceed with any planned actions at this time.
Nigel Farage-Vicente Fox debate over nationalism at UMD draws packed crowd
University President Wallace Loh said his office received “many” letters and emails asking that the debate be canceled.
UMD students can take a free shuttle from the airport to campus this August
The shuttle will be offered on seven days throughout the month.