Provost Mary Ann Rankin takes criticism, suggestions for updated strategic plan
University senators asked for more emphasis on the humanities, community engagement and staff members.
USM councils participate in first joint advocacy day in Annapolis
About 150 members of the system’s staff, faculty and student councils urged state legislators to approve the proposed system budget for fiscal year 2017.
Leo Van Munching Jr., UMD alumnus and benefactor, dies at 89
He is the namesake of Van Munching Hall and was president of the importing company that held the Heineken and Amstel Light beer franchises.
Maryland bill could unite UMD and University of Maryland, Baltimore into one institution
If this happens, the combined University of Maryland would include a medical school and law school.
Police investigate CVS robbery
The police are investigating a suspected armed robbery that took place off-campus.
UMPD investigates indecent exposure at McKeldin
Police could not locate the suspect despite searching the area.
“This shining light”
Freshman Christina Koutsoukos, 18, died Sunday after a car accident.
UMD research points to fires as cause of high toxin levels in air
Ozone over the Pacific Ocean has traditionally been viewed as natural, but is actually caused by human activity.
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.