UMD SGA executive candidates debate student engagement, financial transparency
The debate included candidates from the StriveUMD, Our College Park and JusticeUMD parties for the SGA election, which will take place April 1 to April 3.
UMD administration details response to federal inquiry about Chinese students, faculty
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party sent Darryll Pines a letter urging this university to provide details about Chinese national students.
Trump administration cancels funding for UMD-ran domestic terrorism tracker
The database tracked events across the country such as hate crimes, school shootings and instances of workplace violence.
Kermit the Frog announced as UMD’s 2025 commencement speaker
University alum and renowned puppeteer Jim Henson founded The Muppets, a fictional musical ensemble that includes Kermit, in 1955.
UMD horticulture class project aims to beautify Metro stations with native plants
The students are creating a glossary of plants and example plantings based on different Metro station environments.
UMD GSG urges university to lower fees, administrative costs for international students
The resolutions call on this university to change the fee structure for Maryland English Institute courses and to abolish the $125 per semester international student fee.
UMD tightens hiring guidelines amid Maryland budget deficit
The measures come as Maryland faces a $2.7 billion deficit. Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposal includes $111 million in budget cuts to the University System of Maryland.
UMD student charged after portable recording device found in Johnson-Whittle Hall bathroom
Noah White, a Johnson-Whittle Hall resident, was charged with visual surveillance in a private area.
UMD SGA overturns president’s veto of act calling for recognition of Graduate Labor Union
Unionization would allow graduate student workers to negotiate for a contract and on working conditions, including wages and hours.
UMD faculty members petition for divestment from fossil fuel industry
This university’s 17 for Peace and Justice chapter launched the faculty petition as part of a broader divestment campaign at a joint event on March 4.