UMD student group wants to name the Plant Sciences Building after ecologist Rachel Carson Only four buildings on the University of Maryland’s campus are named after women. Natalie Schwartz April 6, 2017
UMD Libraries’ dialogue forum focuses on immigration under Trump More than 100 people attended the discussion. Freelance Reporter April 6, 2017
Construction on McKeldin Mall will enter its second phase this summer Facilities Management aims to replace water pipes during this phase, which will cost more than $1 million. Angela Jacob April 6, 2017
U.S. Education Department opens second Title IX investigation into UMD This is the second federal investigation this year examining this university’s handling of sexual violence cases. Jessie Campisi April 6, 2017
UMD SGA announces parties and candidates for the 2017-18 school year Campaigning will begin on April 12. Taylor Swaak April 6, 2017
“Absolutely brilliant”: City community mourns death of former UMD professor Stan Fromovitz Fromovitz taught in this university’s business school for almost 30 years. Diamondback Staff April 6, 2017
UMD researchers’ augmented reality technology could help doctors in the operating room A demonstration last week showed how augmented reality technology could assist with intubation and ultrasounds. Jack Roscoe April 6, 2017
Maryland legislature approves bill expanding paid sick leave for nearly 700,000 workers The bill would require the University System of Maryland to extend sick leave benefits to about 10,000 student workers. Carrie Snurr April 6, 2017
More than 40,000 University of Maryland email addresses are for sale on the dark web Universities are common targets for cyber criminals. Jack Roscoe April 6, 2017
University Police respond to vandalism, fraud, theft This week in crime. Lindsey Collins April 6, 2017