UMD’s Sustainable Ocean Alliance and BikeUMD host bike ride and riverside cleanup
The Sustainable Ocean Alliance hosts frequent cleanup events, engaging students in creating a cleaner campus.
Transgender health equity bill fails to pass Maryland General Assembly
The bill would've required Maryland's Medicaid program to cover gender-affirming care.
Maryland Court of Appeals rejects challenges to legislative map
Challengers of the map said it violated the state's constitution laws on gerrymandering.
UMD students voice frustrations with housing application process
Housing filled up within hours and left students who had later priority times with limited options.
Pines answers questions from SGA on mental health excused absences, commencement
A modified bill supporting mental health excused absences also passed during the meeting.
Polish and Ukrainian guests speak at UMD panel on humanitarian crisis
The panelists called in from Ukraine and Poland.
Pixel by pixel: Marylanders join global subreddit to create state iconography
The Maryland group found allies around the world to defend their work in places such as Sweden and Norway.
‘Step in the right direction’: UMD students respond to ‘X’ gender marker on passports
Students also expressed expanding the 'X' gender marker to other forms of ID, or removing gender markers altogether.
Maryland General Assembly passes juvenile justice reform bills
The bills will work to protect children's human rights.
Maryland General Assembly to increase UMD’s operating budget
Cuts from the University System of Maryland’s budget were restored after the General Assembly adopted Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s budget for public higher education.