College Park declares Oct. 9 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Columbus Day will still exist as a federal holiday on the second Monday of October.
Jewish groups show support for a former UMD professor after her contract wasn’t renewed
The campaign called on university President Wallace Loh to oversee an investigation determining whether anti-Semitism and/or anti-Israel bias affected the contract nonrenewal.
UMD faculty, students react to the use of plagiarism detection software
Turnitin, which conducts “student work similarity reports,” was fully implemented at this university this semester.
UMD students share how they survived Winter Storm Jonas
Netflix, naps and snowball fights were popular ways to pass the time.
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.