UMD alum and ‘The Wire’ creator David Simon held a fundraiser against Trump’s travel ban
The “Night of Support” event raised about $50,000 for the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland.
Under Armour affirms opposition to travel ban after CEO Kevin Plank praises Trump
“We are against a travel ban,” the company stated.
UMD faculty are among 42,000 academics who signed a petition opposing Trump’s travel ban
More than 200 University of Maryland faculty members, including the University Senate chair, signed on.
One UMD professor asked foreigners to help U.S. scientists stuck abroad. 1,000 answered.
Within five days, about 1,000 people from around the world had reached out to help.
“Things have changed”: After Trump travel ban, UMD student recalls her five-hour detention
Officials held the 25-year-old student and green card holder in Dulles airport after she returned from Turkey.
College Park and PG County will uphold sanctuary city policies despite Trump order
Many local officials and lawmakers have voiced their support for undocumented students and citizens.
President Trump’s plan to defund two endowments threatens UMD arts and humanities funding
The endowments have granted this university about $2.5 million for research, performances and projects since 2010.
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.
Maryland law professors ask Congress to reject Jeff Sessions’ nomination
They are among more than 1,200 law professors from across the country who oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general.
A UMD doctoral student is using new technology to map Ugandan refugee settlements
Catherine Nakalembe is monitoring the impact Uganda’s refugee resettlement policies have on sustainability.