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
68 percent of tenured or tenure-track faculty are white. UMD Senate aims to change that. The University Senate supported a report with guidelines for a postdoc program and a senior faculty diversity initiative. Andrew Dunn October 6, 2016
McKeldin Mall is finally opening — 42 days behind schedule The $2 million project to replace underground utility systems began May 26 and has been delayed three times. Hannah Lang October 6, 2016
UMD expelled a record four students for sexual assault last year This university handled 15 student rape investigations last academic year, leading to four expulsions. Andrew Dunn October 6, 2016