A grant would allow UMD’s Dining Services to replace plastic materials with reusable ones Student environmental groups worked with the department to draft the grant request. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Several universities have gunshot-detection technology. UMD might follow suit. University of Maryland Police is starting a six-month trial period to test the system on the campus. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland students are collecting school supplies for PG County foster kids There are nearly 500 Prince George’s County children in the foster care system. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
More than 30 UMD student groups were denied SGA funding in October It occurred amid a crackdown on student club recognition. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD’s water filling stations have saved almost 3 million plastic bottles from disposal There are 103 filling stations on the campus. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Larry Hogan re-elected, becomes first two-term Republican governor of Maryland in 64 years Hogan defeated former NAACP President Ben Jealous. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Senate: Board of Regents “grossly exceeded its authority” by pushing for DJ Durkin to stay The senate took issue with the board’s “overreach and violation of basic principles of higher education.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“How many more kids have to die?”: UMD students react to Durkin’s return, Loh’s retirement Durkin was reinstated as the Terps' coach Tuesday. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Beta Theta Pi members encourage community to join bone marrow registry The fraternity held a bone marrow drive to support one member’s cross-country bike ride next summer to fight cancer. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Report finds Rick Court terrorized Maryland football players and wasn’t held accountable The investigation into abuse allegations in the football program laid out Court’s culpability. DBK Admin December 31, 0999