Budget cuts threaten higher education’s “fundamental values,” Wallace Loh tells UMD Senate Loh also expressed concerns about the Trump administration and its effect on the state of Maryland. Lindsey Feingold March 9, 2017
UMD researchers seek funds from the Energy Department for project on battery efficiency The project aims to make batteries last longer and work more efficiently. Jack Roscoe March 9, 2017
UMD’s provost urged faculty to hold all classes despite “A Day Without a Woman” Prince George’s County schools closed due to the protest. Julia Heimlich March 8, 2017
College Park wants to incentivize businesses to display more public art “Public art has a lot to say about a city,” District 2 Councilman P.J. Brennan said. Laura Spitalniak March 8, 2017
UMD could still do more to assist undocumented students, panelists say About 60 students and faculty attended the discussion. Natalie Schwartz March 8, 2017
A University of Maryland student launched a ride-sharing app to help students carpool home The app is free to download through Apple’s app store and Google Play. Jack Roscoe March 8, 2017
Advocates against campus sexual assault want to empower UMD students to create change “There’s a lot of stigma here,” one university junior said. Talia Richman March 8, 2017
Students voiced concerns about accessibility and inclusion on campus at an RHA town hall RHA town halls aim to provide a “direct line” from students to university officials. Leah Brennan March 8, 2017
Prince George’s County Schools will close Wednesday for ‘Day Without a Woman’ strike About 1,700 of the county’s teachers and 30 percent of its transportation staff requested off as part of the strike. Julia Heimlich March 8, 2017
The University of Maryland’s nearest Planned Parenthood is closing next week Two newer, more comprehensive branches have opened in the Washington area in the past 15 months. Angela Jacob March 8, 2017