UMD students who did the Disabilities in a Global Context internship share their stories They gathered at Hornbake Library to hear students’ stories about working with people who have disabilities in countries such as Peru and Ghana. Freelance Reporter November 11, 2016
University of Maryland Police searches for missing student Kaitlyn George was last seen at Allegany Hall at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Michael Brice-Saddler November 10, 2016
The University of Maryland’s zip code has the state’s highest rate of contracted chlamydia Nearly 39 percent of the reported cases were among 20 to 24 year-olds. Rachel Kuipers November 10, 2016
As parking losses loom for UMD students, DOTS is incentivizing sustainable transportation A “green vehicle” discount and carpooling discount are available, among others. Angela Jacob November 10, 2016
A UMD professor won a UN award for predicting cholera outbreaks months in advance Professor Rita Colwell began her work on this project in 1960. Naomi Grant November 10, 2016
Three University of Maryland students are sending bacteria samples into space The bacteria samples, contained in a capsule, will depart from Earth in March or April. Rachel Kuipers November 10, 2016
Students are working with UMD’s Center for Health Equity to build a PG County health clinic The center is expected to be open within 18 months. Hannah Lang November 10, 2016
Trump was elected president, but Clinton supporters aren’t giving up An online petition is asking the Electoral College to reconsider the election results. Jessie Campisi November 10, 2016
“State of shock”: University of Maryland community reacts to Donald Trump’s upset win University community members both celebrated and shed tears Wednesday over the election results. Diamondback Staff November 10, 2016
More than 300 UMD students rally to show “what America is” after Donald Trump’s election UMD United After the Election aimed to support students and marginalized communities who felt affected by Trump’s victory. Alex Carolan November 10, 2016