Rate increases vary by room type as Resident Life announces next year’s housing fees The rate for standard doubles is increasing by less than 4 percent, but fees for singles and rooms with bathrooms are going up almost 7 percent. Zach Melvin March 22, 2016
Mathematics professor earns National Science Foundation award Applications of the professor’s research can include modeling financial markets, weather systems, neuron communication and traffic flow on networks. Morgan Eichensehr March 22, 2016
UMD student safe after Brussels attacks The one student studying in Brussels and others studying in Europe have been accounted for. Rokia Hassanein March 22, 2016
UMD graduate school reacts to student feedback on diversity The Graduate Diversity and Inclusion office conducted a survey, which ultimately resulted in the creation of a Spring Speaker series, focusing on diversity. Kimberly Escobar March 21, 2016
Clark Engineering School hosts event highlighting need for STEM field diversity Data shows companies that are more inclusive and diverse experience better outcomes and more financial success. Morgan Eichensehr March 21, 2016
Language House works to secure stable funding The lack of funds could greatly affect the mentors, who are native or near-native speakers of different languages offered in the Language House. Grace Toohey March 21, 2016
City Council votes to collaborate with Bitcamp to develop app The council will give $1,000 to fund the development of a student-created app. Jessie Campisi March 21, 2016
Dining Services to open cafe in Tawes next month Dining Services is encouraging students to use these cafes as a social space once it switches to the Anytime Dining program. Hannah Lang March 21, 2016
UMD looks to maintain steady landfill diversion rates after 2015 decrease Less campus demolition work and a disposal site shutdown contributed to the lower rate. Lindsey Feingold March 20, 2016
UMD group Alternative Breaks receives $5,000 to help fund trips, scholarships The funding will help support students who cannot afford to go on the community service-learning trips. Kimberly Escobar March 20, 2016