UMD students have mixed reactions to new hate bias coordinator position and policy changes
The coordinator will meet with individuals affected by hate bias incidents as requested.
FedCentric Technologies location in College Park employs UMD students for data analysis
The startup works on a variety of research projects using high-powered computers to explore data in novel ways.
Newly recognized club focuses on hydroponics and sustainability
The club, which plans to focus on research, education, outreach and community service, hopes to donate the food it grows to local food banks.
Some UMD students want reduced punishment for campus drug policy violations
The SGA discussed a resolution urging Resident Life to update its drug policy.
DOTS wants to raise UMD student fees to increase full-time Shuttle-UM drivers’ salaries
The proposal would help provide a 5 percent pay raise for full-time Shuttle-UM drivers.
A nonprofit supporting students interested in the arts is coming to Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County chartered the 33rd chapter of The Society, Incorporated on Nov. 11.
New program on campus aims to help students with autism
Students with autism have the opportunity to gain more social interaction through this new program.
UMD researchers helped create a molecule that could lead to a vaccine for HIV
The research was conducted with Duke University.
Student Archivists at Maryland symposium sparks social justice conversation
The symposium, called Americana 2016: Archival Activism and Social Justice, drew a crowd of about 40 students and alumni to McKeldin Library on Monday night.
Symposium looks to the middle ground between business and social impact
“The dialogue throughout the conference is thinking about how you use the tools of business … to make positive change in the world.”