Academic dishonesty reports skyrocketed last year The majority of cases were for cheating or plagiarism, and just 5 percent of cases were freshmen. Hannah Lang September 8, 2016
UMD and UMB officials to announce national security partnership next week in Greenbelt The event is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Greenbelt Metro Station. Andrew Dunn September 8, 2016
University Police respond to hate crime, theft, Title IX-related incident This week in crime. Michael Brice-Saddler September 8, 2016
College Park schools will start later next year. Patrick Wojahn thinks that’s a bad idea. Gov. Hogan’s executive order has Maryland public schools starting after Labor Day next year. Alex Carolan September 8, 2016
UMD has “come a long way” with diversity, professor says at lecture series kickoff The “Democracy Then and Now” initiative will span 17 lectures over the next two months. Freelance Reporter September 8, 2016
You can now get the most effective form of birth control at the UMD Health Center The arm implant can prevent pregnancy for up to three years. Freelance Reporter September 8, 2016
UMD gives grants to address bias and identity issues, but they aren’t being used “I think we can do a better job in getting the word out,” chief diversity officer Kumea Shorter-Gooden said. Kimberly Escobar September 8, 2016
University of Maryland will decrease parking spaces and increase fees by fall 2018 By fall 2017, freshmen and sophomores won’t be able to park on the campus. Angela Jacob September 8, 2016
Despite concerns, University of Maryland Senate won’t develop new weapons policy From July’s Pokemon Go robbery to Tuesday’s UMUC Inn shooting, students have received various weapon-related alerts recently. Rebecca Rainey September 8, 2016
The SGA has a new sexual misconduct committee. Here’s what else they’re working on. Improving relations with administrators and College Park residents is also a priority. Sam Reilly September 8, 2016