UMD students and faculty say they want ‘academic freedom,’ not book bans
School districts across the U.S. have been trying to ban books on racism, anti-Semitism, sexuality and more divisive topics.
UMD voting turnout higher in presidential election than national average, study finds
The university has been higher than the national average since the 2016 election.
Snapchat feature helps young people to get involved with politics
Snapchat launched the feature last month.
UMD professors push for passage, expansion of Build Back Better Act in Congress
Professors want to see more provisions added to the bill, especially when it comes to giving faculty more of a say in hiring their colleagues.
‘Worse every year’: UMD students share their experiences with California wildfires
California, where wildfires are most common in the United States, has experienced 7,099 fires across the state in 2021.
US Secretary of State visits UMD, touts investments in infrastructure
The visit came on the eve of the Senate’s vote on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Biden announces intent to nominate UMD research VP to Commerce Department position
Laurie Locascio, the university's research vice president, worked at the National Institute of Standards and Technology for 28 years.
Federal judge bars Biden administration from approving new DACA applications
The order does not affect current beneficiaries of the program.
US Education Department extends Title IX protections to transgender students
The department justified the decision by referring to a Supreme Court case that ruled it is impossible to discriminate against a person based on their sexual orientation or gender identity without discriminating against that person based on sex.
Rick Court, ex-Terps trainer who allegedly abused players, hired at Michigan high school
The former trainer, who was found to foster a humiliating environment, will be subject to sensitivity training and a "60 working day probationary period" as part of his new job.