“I don’t think we’ve heard the last of it”: Attorney says Trump will fight for travel ban An immigration lawyer visited the University of Maryland Tuesday to field questions about the ban. Angela Jacob February 8, 2017
UMD signed a letter against Trump’s travel ban, along with nearly 600 other colleges UMD joined other Big 10 and University System of Maryland institutions. Freelance Reporter February 8, 2017
Lawmakers are pushing back against education privatization to combat DeVos confirmation Democratic legislators say charter schools and voucher programs serve as a bandaid that fails to address achievement gaps. Lexie Schapitl February 8, 2017
New storm drains in Prince George’s County could prevent pollution in the Chesapeake Bay Plans for the drains are pending city and county approval. Laura Spitalniak February 7, 2017
USM’s in-state license and vehicle registration requirements could receive a “grace period” A system spokesman said the change better reflects Motor Vehicle Administration policy. Lindsey Collins February 7, 2017
A problem that “unites all of us”: Lecture covers racial and ethnic health disparities Dr. Michael Lu addressed students and faculty of UMD’s public health school. Freelance Reporter February 7, 2017
From Uber to Starbucks to Budweiser: consumers boycott brands after political statements For one University of Maryland student, boycotting Uber was a “moral obligation.” Natalie Schwartz February 7, 2017
The College Park Metro Station had the 6th highest crime rate of all stations in 2016. An annual Metro security report tracked statistics of homicide, robbery, assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft and larceny. Carly Taylor February 7, 2017
Under Armour CEO and UMD alum Kevin Plank praises President Trump’s business acumen Plank said Trump’s business agenda is a “real asset” to the United States. Julia Heimlich February 7, 2017
Trump threatened to federally defund UC Berkeley. At UMD, federal aid tops $340 million. President Loh has called federal appropriations “essential to the quality of life, economic vitality and security of our nation.” Laura Spitalniak February 6, 2017