UMD signed a letter against Trump’s travel ban, along with nearly 600 other colleges UMD joined other Big 10 and University System of Maryland institutions. Freelance Reporter February 8, 2017
Under Armour CEO and UMD alum Kevin Plank praises President Trump’s business acumen Plank said Trump’s business agenda is a “real asset” to the United States. Julia Heimlich February 7, 2017
Trump threatened to federally defund UC Berkeley. At UMD, federal aid tops $340 million. President Loh has called federal appropriations “essential to the quality of life, economic vitality and security of our nation.” Laura Spitalniak February 6, 2017
“Things have changed”: After Trump travel ban, UMD student recalls her five-hour detention Officials held the 25-year-old student and green card holder in Dulles airport after she returned from Turkey. Lindsey Collins February 1, 2017
A UMD student was detained in Dulles Airport because of Trump’s immigration ban Aida Mohammadi, who has a green card, was returning from visiting relatives in Turkey. Lindsey Collins January 30, 2017
“We will fight it”: Maryland politicians lambaste Donald Trump’s immigration ban U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) was one of many politicians to voice their concerns. Lindsey Collins January 29, 2017
A UMD professor made a network for scientists in case they’re fired under Trump The Freedom of Science Network can be used by government scientists and communicators to find jobs. Lindsey Feingold January 29, 2017
University of Maryland alum and Google co-founder Sergey Brin protests Trump’s travel ban Brin, born in the former Soviet Union, said he was “here because I’m a refugee.” Jessie Campisi January 29, 2017
UMD students join anti-abortion March for Life in Washington The march took place for the 44th consecutive year. Carrie Snurr January 28, 2017
Many LGBTQ Americans fear losing their rights under Donald Trump’s administration This university will continue to protect students in the LGBTQ community. Natalie Schwartz January 26, 2017