UMD students name asteroid ‘Diamondback’ after completing research for astronomy class
Students published their scientific findings about the physical properties of an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter, which they later named “Diamondback.”
UMD RHA passes bills supporting university farm’s sustainable production, machine improvements
The 202-acre space called Terp Farm is managed by this university’s Dining Services and focuses on developing crops for food production and consumption at this university.
UMD community members attend vigil to honor Palestinians, promote peace for Muslims
Attendees listened to speeches, prayed and held chants at the vigil, which was hosted by this university’s Muslim Student Association at the fountain on McKeldin Mall.
UMD community members emphasize advocacy, action to support Palestinians
Students attended a sit-in on Tuesday as part of a slew of events this week to honor the people of Palestine.
UMD community members attend memorial honoring hostages taken by Hamas from Israel
Tuesday marked two years since Hamas killed more than 1,200 people and took about 250 hostages in an attack on Israel.
E-scooter thefts, attempted thefts continued to climb in 2024, UMPD report shows
Here are four key takeaways from the University of Maryland Police’s annual security report.
UMD Jewish students reflect on 2-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel
During a ceremony Monday, students remembered the hostages and people killed in Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
New UMD GSG committee seeks to protect international students
The Graduate Student Government formed an international student committee to advocate for those students and the issues facing their community.
3 UMD grants among $7.5B in Department of Energy cuts nationwide
The grants totaled more than $5.8 million, a fact sheet made by Democrat members of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee stated.
UMD announces interim policy requiring micromobility riders to wear helmets on campus
Any student who doesn't wear a helmet while riding a micromobility vehicle on campus will be referred to the student conduct office.