UMD Graduate Student Government wants more transparency, feedback on student fees The GSG is considering a $40 fee for the Division of Information Technology and a $34 fee to support the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct. Natalie Schwartz October 9, 2016
Three UMD sororities hosted a panel to educate students about sexual assault The five-person panel aimed to raise awareness about what students can do if they are assaulted. Natalie Schwartz October 9, 2016
UMD will expand its research with a $3.45 million National Science Foundation grant This university will work with other schools in the region such as Johns Hopkins University and George Washington University. Alex Carolan October 9, 2016
The DeVos Institute’s latest debate series will explore digital technology and culture The first debate will take place Oct. 17 at the Phillips Collection museum in Washington. Kimberly Escobar October 9, 2016
University of Maryland Police report extortion scam involving nude pictures Police are still investigating the matter, the notice stated. Taylor Swaak October 9, 2016
Man solicited University of Maryland student to be in sexually explicit film, police say The suspect drove a red four-door vehicle and approached a male student in a parking lot near Xfinity Center on Thursday. Lexie Schapitl October 7, 2016
UMD has a pool that simulates the weightlessness of space. It’s one of 6 in the world. The 50-foot-wide pool is filled with 367,000 gallons of water. Rachel Kuipers October 6, 2016
UMD offers a weekly shuttle bus to the Phillips Collection art museum this semester The bus, which runs once every Thursday until Dec. 8, departs from Stamp Student Union at 5:30 p.m. Lindsey Feingold October 6, 2016
UMD College Republicans won’t endorse Trump – or any candidate. Here’s why. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and issues of member support influenced their decision. Freelance Reporter October 6, 2016
Suspected armed gunman near UMD found to be ROTC member with rubber training rifle Police Chief David Mitchell met with ROTC command staff members to ensure this scenario does not happen in the future. Taylor Swaak October 6, 2016