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.
SGA passes resolution to revive 2012 syllabus bill
The 2012 bill says class syllabi should be available online at the time of registration.
UMD students enjoy President’s Day snow
University of Maryland students share how they spent their day off during a snowy President’s Day.