A University of Maryland dean is heading to Oregon in July Jayanth Banavar has been the dean of this university’s computer, mathematical and natural sciences college since 2011. Natalie Schwartz February 23, 2017
UMD graduate students call for more affordable off-campus housing options in College Park The Graduate Student Government hosted a panel to discuss how housing issues affect students. Carly Taylor February 23, 2017
President Trump has yet to win the approval of Marylanders, recent poll finds Trump’s disapproval rating in Maryland is 14 percent above the national average. Julia Heimlich February 23, 2017
A former UMD student is suing this university and the state after a Shuttle-UM bus hit him The student was riding his bike when he collided with the bus on Sept. 25, 2015. Jessie Campisi February 23, 2017
University of Maryland will implement a fee for international students by fall 2017 Even though about 34 percent of graduate students are foreign, GSG said it didn’t get to provide input on the fee. Carrie Snurr February 23, 2017
University of Maryland professor sheds light on similarities between racism and sexual assault Victims of both are often oppressed by society, said Neil Irvin, an associate professor in the public health school. Rosie Kean February 23, 2017
For the first time in about 25 years, a Prince George’s schools CEO will get a second term County Executive Rushern Baker announced last week he would extend Kevin Maxwell’s contract through 2021. Freelance Reporter February 23, 2017
Four UMD student groups are creating surveys to guide textbook affordability solutions One long-term initiative being considered is open source textbooks. Leah Brennan February 23, 2017
University of Maryland SGA wants the state to extend its fracking moratorium A two-year state moratorium on fracking will expire on Oct. 1. Carly Taylor February 23, 2017
University Police respond to Title IX violation, domestic violence, suspicious activity This week in crime. Lindsey Collins February 22, 2017