UMPD’s Community Police Academy puts students and staff in an officer’s shoes The first class took place Wednesday night at University Police’s training facility. Michael Brice-Saddler February 9, 2017
University Senate vote could clarify restricted research policy, but draws concerns The University Senate will vote Thursday on proposed recommendations for this university’s restricted research policy. Andrew Dunn February 9, 2017
A UMD student is scrambling to return to the U.S. amid Trump travel ban suspension The engineering doctoral student also serves as a live-in Arabic teacher in this university’s Language House. Carrie Snurr February 9, 2017
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan faces resistance for not taking a stance on Trump’s policies Hogan’s hands-off approach could prove damaging, professor Stella Rouse said. Christine Condon February 9, 2017
One UMD student ate a frozen donut hole. It sparked a business venture. FroDoh has sold more than 200 boxes of frozen donuts in the Maryland Food Co-Op. Sara Karlovitch February 9, 2017
“We want to fight for their rights”: RHA, SGA and GSG leaders voice support for immigrants The three student group presidents issued a joint statement “with love and solidarity.” Leah Brennan February 9, 2017
UMD SGA passes resolution to support recognizing Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day The resolution passed 21-8, with three abstentions. Rosie Kean February 9, 2017
UMD faculty are among 42,000 academics who signed a petition opposing Trump’s travel ban More than 200 University of Maryland faculty members, including the University Senate chair, signed on. Freelance Reporter February 9, 2017
University Police respond to vandalism, theft, fraud This week in crime. Michael Brice-Saddler February 9, 2017
University Police respond to harassment incident involving sexual video chat A similar extortion case happened in October. Jessie Campisi February 8, 2017