Student Press Law Center director tells UMD students their rights have “gotten worse”
Frank LoMonte led a discussion about the evolution of students’ First Amendment rights and the values of the Supreme Court.
Plant canopies around UMD’s campus offer natural protection from the sun
At least six “living umbrellas” have been placed around the campus.
A UMD team made an app highlighting D.C. areas inaccessible to people with disabilities
The web app, Project Sidewalk, was created by a computer science professor and a group of graduate students.
UMD Police say pepper spray investigation’s publicity doesn’t set precedent
The department has not yet implemented diversity training or completed a use of force policy review.
“Trump’s values are not Maryland’s values”: officials weigh in on Trump tape
Maryland’s Senate candidates responded to Trump’s “locker room talk” about women.
Meet UMD’s first transgender Facilities Management employee
Kendra Goodson came out to her fellow University of Maryland employees in May.
On Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah, UMD students torn between classes and religion
There are almost 6,000 Jewish students on the campus.
University of Maryland SGA supports a statewide fracking ban
The Student Government Association will join over 100 organizations that endorse a permanent ban on fracking in this state.
Monument Village provides housing aimed toward College Park’s “young professionals”
The building, located on Route 1, offers apartment and retail spaces.