UMD DOTS avoids Shuttle-UM cuts with steep fee increase
The Board of Regents approved the DOTS request for an about 16.4 percent Shuttle-UM fee increase, which will cost students roughly $44 more per semester.
UMD community raises awareness about sexual assault on Denim Day
Denim Day has been recognized internationally on the last Wednesday of every April since 1999 to support sexual assault survivors.
UMD community members hold sit-in to call for ceasefire in Gaza, divestment
Monday’s event included speeches and signs with messages directed towards university administrators. Students continued the sit-in Tuesday and Wednesday.
University Senate votes to remove final exam requirement
The approved proposal also states final exams must be held during finals week.
UMD Driskell Center holds symposium to preserve Black art
The symposium featured the Driskell Center’s archives collection, which includes an exhibition of more than 70 artworks made by various Black artists.
UMD community plants hundreds of flowers to celebrate Earth Day
The event was part of Wild Visions Habitat Creation Challenge, a gardening challenge that aims to increase biodiversity renewal.
UMD students rally for climate action, divestment on Earth Day
The rally was part of a national movement where groups on more than 100 college campuses declared a climate emergency on Earth Day.
More than 70% of electable SGA legislative positions are filled by appointment
Twenty-six of 36 filled electable positions in the current SGA were appointed, excluding the four representatives that are always appointed.
Rance Cleaveland remembered as avid researcher, dedicated mentor
Cleaveland died at his Arlington, Virginia home and is survived by his wife and three children. He was 62.
UMD community celebrates Taiwanese culture with Night Market
The market, which ran from 6 to 10 p.m., included traditional Taiwanese dance performances and food.