UMD President Loh wants Congress to pass a DACA replacement
As of this fall, 132 students protected by DACA attend this university.
UMD, Rutgers team advances in Hyperloop competition
The team’s advancement was announced during Design Weekend at Texas A&M from Jan. 29 to 30.
UMD students and administrators condemn Trump’s choice to end DACA
Ten thousand DACA recipients work or go to school in Maryland, and as of fall 2016, 113 students attended this university under DACA.
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.