UMD dorms, Courtyards and Commons have banned hoverboards
Keep those hoverboards at home this semester.
UMD benefactor Robert Fischell receives White House recognition
Fischell is being awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation this year for his work developing medical devices.
The name Byrd Stadium is no more, but other UMD buildings have discriminatory namesakes, too
Here are a few buildings named after people who had ties to slavery or racial discrimination.
UMD students serving on the University Senate seek to improve communication, effectiveness
A group of about eight student senators held a meeting earlier this month to discuss better coordination and additional measures of outreach.
UMD offers opportunities for international LGBTQ students
This university’s LGBT Equity Center has a partnership with the International Student and Scholar Services office.
UMD Graduate Student Government to intensify focus on disability rights
The GSG Diversity Committee is planning a spring campaign to raise awareness for diversity issues and disability awareness.
Parents of university students weigh lawsuit against Maryland Prepaid College Trust
A state-run college savings trust refused to pay thousands in differential tuition being charged to University of Maryland student.
Gov. Larry Hogan made call for USM early differential tuition vote
The board to add the University of Maryland’s differential tuition proposal to its agenda less than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting.
UMD researchers explore video game sales trends with PS3, Xbox 360
Their research will be published in the International Journal of Research in Marketing next year.
As UMD campus construction revs up, DOTS parking will take a hit
The start of various construction projects at this university will lead to a 2,655 parking space reduction in the next two years.