Advocates against campus sexual assault want to empower UMD students to create change
“There’s a lot of stigma here,” one university junior said.
Dorchester Hall will close for renovations after the fall 2017 semester
Residents will have to move out of the dorm after final exams end in fall 2017.
UMD GSG lobbying day encouraged students to stay informed on state legislation
The event’s focus was on 10 state bills that have the potential to impact both graduate and undergraduate students.
UMD PLUMAS raised over $1,000 for undocumented students’ legal aid
Their goal is to create a sustainable pool of money for undocumented students who may need it in the future.
UMD students experienced the dangers of texting and driving through virtual reality
The presentation was delivered through Samsung Gear VR, allowing participants to see the perils of distracted driving firsthand.
A UMD student is scrambling to return to the U.S. amid Trump travel ban suspension
The engineering doctoral student also serves as a live-in Arabic teacher in this university’s Language House.
“It’s like a prison”: UMD community reacts to President Trump’s immigration ban
The ban could affect students, staff and research capabilities at this university.
“A crazy duality of hope and anger”: UMD students join DC protest on Trump immigration ban
More than 30 cities across the country held similar marches Sunday.
Commuter students will get 60 more parking spots this semester
Commuter students can enter a lottery for a permit to park in the new lot, located across from Stamp Student Union.
UMD’s new contract with Comcast offers live streaming and HBO for some students
The hope is to extend the initiative across the campus by fall 2017.