UMD RHA supports non-mandatory fee increases across departments, but reject DOTS
The fee increases would help with wage increases, department maintenance costs and other funds.
UMD business school hosts discussion on predicted global trends
The report suggests the future could hold climate change, AI and economic instability.
UMD CHAARG Seeks to Represent Women’s Wellness and Fitness
The group creates a safe space for women and underrepresented groups to work out.
UMD RHA passes bill calling for improved flood response plans
The bill passed unanimously.
UMD grad students, faculty testify for collective bargaining rights across USM
Collective bargaining rights would allow graduate assistants to unionize and negotiate working conditions such as hours, pay and leave.
251 North found non-compliant with two state health code standards
The dining hall was deemed unsatisfactory in cold holding temperature and food contact and surface equipment.
USAS chapter prioritizes push to raise hourly wages to $15 for all UMD workers
This university's chapter of United Students Against Sweatshops outlined several initiatives during their kickoff meeting.
Five UMD students commit to teaching in underserved areas this fall
The students are working under Teach for America, a nonprofit organization that trains and places individuals at schools in underserved communities across the country.
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ author Jeff Kinney to be UMD’s spring commencement speaker
Kinney is a University of Maryland alumni and former Diamondback staffer.
UMD students, faculty react to Supreme Court affirmative action cases
The Supreme Court agreed to hear two affirmative action cases on Jan. 24.