Trump’s new travel bans eases restrictions on visa holders, Syrian refugees
The new order will go into effect March 16 to give those affected a 10-day warning.
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.”
One of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks has ties to University of Maryland
Trump has announced his picks for several key positions, including the secretaries of education, health and human services and transportation.
Hillary Clinton announced where she’s spending election night, and it’s pretty symbolic
The building is known for its glass ceilings.
Four UMD students will trade classes for Hillary Clinton’s campaign
Instead, they’ll work as field organizers for the Democratic Party of Virginia.
UMD alumnus to make reality TV debut on NBC’s ‘STRONG’
When Wesley Okerson graduated from UMD, he never thought he’d end up on a television show.
200 UMD graduate students protest tax reform bill that could make tuition waivers taxable
The bill passed in the House of Representatives on Thursday.
US Rep. Anthony Brown pushes to remove Robert E. Lee statue in Antietam
The Robert E. Lee Statue Removal Act would require a plan for the statue’s removal within 90 days of the legislation’s enactment.
Loh, Wojahn among hundreds of leaders criticizing Trump’s Paris agreement withdrawal
Hundreds of mayors, governors, college and university leaders, businesses and investors across the country have formed a coalition committed to honoring the Paris agreement’s goals.
After Trump’s announcement, a UMD official wants to codify protections for trans students
This university does not have a written policy allowing transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice.