U.S. Rep. Anthony Brown introduces bill to provide 2 free years of community college If passed, the act would provide two years of community college for free and an affordable pathway for low-income students to a four-year college degree. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank blasts Trump’s decision to leave Paris agreement The University of Maryland alumnus said “climate change is real and must be taken seriously.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
President Trump called for unity in his first address to Congress “Everything that is broken in our country can be fixed,” Trump said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Many LGBTQ Americans fear losing their rights under Donald Trump’s administration This university will continue to protect students in the LGBTQ community. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A Maryland lawmaker supports investigating Trump’s finances and conflicts of interest Rep. Elijah Cummings and other democrats in a House committee signed a letter urging for an investigation of the president-elect. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A record-high 60 percent of Americans support legalizing marijuana, poll finds Among millennials, it’s even higher. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Students express concern after Education Department stops posting sexual violence case results The department is investigating three cases at UMD. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
After facing Maryland, Tom Izzo addressed reports that MSU mishandled sexual assault cases “We’ll cooperate with any investigation and always have.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Two UMD professors’ research on rising temperatures was featured in U.S. climate report The professors’ work was featured in a report released by the Trump adminstration. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students and faculty are coming together to help Hurricane Harvey victims A manager from the Do Good Institute and CIVICUS students have organized fundraisers and a supply drive. DBK Admin December 31, 0999