UMD SGA, Health Center hold event to raise awareness about sexual health resources
The event included opportunities for students to recount their personal experiences with birth control and birth control resources for students to take home.
College Park City Council approves site plan for new Hillel building
A new 39,105-square-foot Hillel cultural center will be on Yale Avenue, next to fraternity row and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
Graduate Labor Union choir builds solidarity through song
The Singers are a group of this university’s graduate students who learn and practice singing popular union songs.
Diyas illuminate McKeldin Mall as UMD community celebrates Diwali
Attendees said the event, which included the painting and lighting of diyas, helped foster togetherness during the “family-oriented holiday.”
UMD community members hold remembrance event for hostages held by Hamas
Attendees, some with Israeli flags draped over their shoulders, participated in a 241-second moment of silence to honor each hostage.
UMD community members call for ceasefire at sit-in for Palestine
Protest attendees criticized university administration's “hypocrisy” in responding to ongoing violence in Palestine.
UMD announces extended Thanksgiving break
Classes will move online on Monday, Nov. 20. There will be no classes on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
UMD first-generation students reflect on challenges, achievements in college journeys
Several first-generation students gathered at the 251 North Dining Hall on Wednesday for a dinner hosted by the university’s Residence Hall Association.
UMD student musicians compete to become next symphony orchestra soloist
Several students will move on to the final round of the Orchestra Concerto Competition.
Students with disabilities express concerns about micromobility parking habits
There are currently more than 1,800 e-bikes and e-scooters registered with this university’s Department of Transportation Services.