Two University of Maryland student groups want to create a Libertarian presence on campus Students for Liberty and Young Americans for Liberty aim to bring speakers to meetings, diversify attendees and foster constructive conversations Naomi Grant November 27, 2016
UMD funding and gun control policies are priorities for Prince George’s County lawmakers The upcoming Maryland General Assembly session begins Jan. 11. Rebecca Rainey November 27, 2016
UMD’s water filling stations have saved almost 3 million plastic bottles from disposal There are 103 filling stations on the campus. Lindsey Feingold November 27, 2016
“We will fight for you”: UMD community vows to protect undocumented students Grassroot efforts have included a campus-wide walkout and Change.org petition. Kimberly Escobar November 21, 2016
UMD Preventing Sexual Assault says Wallace Loh hasn’t responded to letters in over a month The group started its Letters to Loh campaign back in October. Adam Zielonka November 21, 2016
After the election, former “Terps for Bernie” group seeks tangible progress One of the group’s future initiatives is to help legalize marijuana in the state of Maryland. Naomi Grant November 21, 2016
UMD President Wallace Loh: Undocumented students “deserve our support” Loh urged the campus community to take action and support the DACA initiative. Kimberly Escobar November 21, 2016
A forest near Xfinity Center could be the site of UMD’s newest parking lot The lot would cost between $8 million and $9 million to construct, and would not raise student fees. Angela Jacob November 21, 2016
They serve as extra eyes and ears for the police. And College Park says it’s working. The UMD-College Park ambassador partnership has worked to increase safety in the city since May. Carly Kempler November 21, 2016
Larry Hogan awards UMD nearly $300,000 in funding for crime victims The grant will will help bolster counseling and criminal justice support at this university. Michael Brice-Saddler November 21, 2016