ESPN’s Kevin Merida visits UMD for journalism-based discussion
Kevin Merida assumed his position as editor in chief of ESPN’s new publication The Undefeated in October.
UMD team places third in Turf Bowl
The competition tests students’ knowledge of sports field and turf grass management.
UMD applies for recertification by Tree Campus USA
The university’s 10,000 trees have earned recognition for seven years.
RHA approves increase for room fees and parking permits
The RHA approved several budget proposals to increase the cost of parking permits and student meal plans.
UMD professors discuss diversity and affirmative action on campus
Some spoke of the racial problems the university still has to solve, including the underrepresentation of black students in the student body.
College Park, UMD collaborate to apply for tax-break zone in city
The city and university just have to apply for where they want the boundaries of the zone to be.
University Senate works to define what can be scheduled for reading day
Some departments schedule review sessions, presentations or other obligations for reading day.
Students, friends, family gather at McKeldin to remember Christina Koutsoukos
More than 100 people gathered in front of McKeldin Library for a vigil ceremony to light candles and release balloons in her honor.
UMD hosts its first ‘Know Your Rights Week’
Various university organizations host a weeklong campaign for students to learn their basic rights.