After low turnout in recent SGA elections, UMD students express concerns at town hall
Eight percent of the undergraduate student body turned out to vote in the spring 2017 SGA election.
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 students voice concerns about the diversity task force at its second open forum
One student called the task force a “Band-Aid” for racial problems on the campus.
Kapnos Taverna brings Greek cuisine to the Hotel at UMD
Traditional Greek vegetable and seafood dishes like tzatziki, flatbreads and octopus will be served, as well as spit-roasted chicken, lamb and pork.
Purple Line construction resumes after judge delays ruling
The ruling is expected in about one month.
You can now buy crab cakes at Maryland Stadium’s new food stand
The stand also serves pork barbecue, soft pretzels with crab dip and fresh-brewed iced tea.
Swastika found in University of Maryland’s plant sciences building
Police responded at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday but do not yet know when the incident occurred.
UMD PLUMAS is helping DACA students pay fees so they can renew their status
PLUMAS is partnering with this university’s undocumented student coordinator to use about $3,000 from its Dream Gala to help students participating in DACA.
Greenbelt could lower the voting age to 16 for local elections
If the advisory referendum passes, 16- and 17-year olds will be able to vote in the 2019 Greenbelt City Council election.
After Charlottesville rally, PG County officials say they can handle security threats
City officials from of Bowie, College Park, and Greenbelt say there are no current plans to discuss changing any existing security measures.