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.
Before he became the first man to orbit Earth, John Glenn was a UMD student
Glenn attended the University of Maryland from 1956 to 1959.
Instead of solidarity, celebration: DC protestors respond to DAPL halt
The Army Corps of Engineers blocked construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline Monday after months of demonstrations protesting the project.
Gov. Hogan calls for investigation of sexual misconduct claims before Brett Kavanaugh vote
State legislators have been pushing for a police investigation.
SGA unanimously votes to support federal bill expanding open-source textbooks
The bill passed unanimously in a 29-0 vote.
White supremacist propaganda is increasing at universities nationwide, study says
White supremacists have been targeting U.S. college campuses since 2016, the report said.
Researchers note radicalization risk among Muslim immigrants who feel discriminated against
Amid discussions surrounding immigration, researchers note the importance of creating inclusive policies.
UMD benefactor Robert Fischell receives White House recognition
Fischell is being awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation this year for his work developing medical devices.
Maryland denies Trump commission’s request for sensitive voter information
Maryland joins dozens of states in refusing to comply with the request.
Some Maryland HBCU presidents are concerned Trump’s executive order doesn’t set aside funds
There are four historically black colleges and universities in Maryland.