Comedian Dave Chappelle stumps with Ben Jealous at UMD
A month out from the gubernatorial election, Ben Jealous brought friends to campaign at UMD.
“Such a good place to make noise”: UMD students react to Kavanaugh hearings
A UMD student said she was arrested protesting Kavanaugh’s nomination.
Gov. Hogan calls for investigation of sexual misconduct claims before Brett Kavanaugh vote
State legislators have been pushing for a police investigation.
“May you stay forever young”: Hundreds mourn UMD journalism lecturer Rob Hiaasen
Hiaasen was killed in the Capital Gazette shooting last week.
Maryland Sen. Cardin proposes bill establishing fund for prospective public servants
The bill will provide “a workforce that is more diverse and more reflective of our country.”
UMD wants to rescind Bill Cosby’s honorary degree
Cosby was awarded the degree in 1992.
SGA unanimously votes to support federal bill expanding open-source textbooks
The bill passed unanimously in a 29-0 vote.
UMD researchers will help create drones and surveillance tools after getting federal grant
The grant was awarded by a U.S. Defense Department agency.
Students express concern after Education Department stops posting sexual violence case results
The department is investigating three cases at UMD.
“We’re going to be the future”: UMD students take to DC in nationwide March for Our Lives
Organizers estimated about 800,000 protesters took part in the D.C. march.