UMD students joined 200,000 protesters in D.C. for People’s Climate March
MaryPIRG and the SGA’s Student Sustainability Committee organized two buses to D.C. for the march.
Under Armour affirms opposition to travel ban after CEO Kevin Plank praises Trump
“We are against a travel ban,” the company stated.
President Trump takes “oath of allegiance to all Americans” in inauguration speech
In his inaugural address, Trump vowed to put America and its people first.
Rep. Eric Swalwell was UMD’s first city council liaison. Now, he’s eyeing the White House.
Experts say he has a long way to go, but Swalwell hasn't ruled out a run at the presidency.
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.”
The new CDC director is a UMD School of Medicine professor
Robert Redfield has received praise and criticism for his work with HIV treatment.
Hacker sends anti-Semitic, racist fliers to UMD printers
The fliers praise global white supremacy, feature swastikas and accuse “the Jews” of destroying the country.
Maryland federal judge rules against Trump’s newest travel ban
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang called the latest ban an “inextricable re-animation of the twice-enjoined Muslim ban.”
Charlottesville violence spurs UMD student groups to push for diversity initiatives
Student Government Association President A.J. Pruitt said he wants to propose initiatives including cultural competency training for all student group leaders.
UMD students participate in March for Science to protect programs under siege by Trump
University President Wallace Loh joined the students in Washington on Saturday.