UMD group is creating a video series to combat school’s “abysmal” diversity messaging
The Black Faculty and Staff Association is frustrated that a review of campus diversity hasn’t been released.
Journalism, music, geography and agriculture students pay slightly higher fees this year
Some students voiced concerns about the fee increases, while others were not fazed.
UMD doesn’t offer dual doctorate degrees, but some other Big Ten schools do
Several other Big Ten schools, such as Ohio State and Michigan State, offer more flexible dual-degree graduate programs.
Maryland will invest $3 million in a new Center for Sports Medicine in Cole Field House
The center will specialize in research on neuroscience and house an orthopedic clinic open to the public.
A swastika and anti-LGBT writing were found in UMD dorms over the weekend
UMD Police are investigating the incidents.
Gov. Hogan just made it harder for K-12 schools in Maryland to start before Labor Day
While the majority of Maryland residents are on board, some local and state officials are against the policy.
University of Maryland SGA supports a statewide fracking ban
The Student Government Association will join over 100 organizations that endorse a permanent ban on fracking in this state.
Metro is looking to cut its hours. WMATA want riders to weigh in on the options.
The public comment period is open until Oct. 25.
USM Board of Regents will meet Friday to discuss fallout from Jordan McNair’s death
The board sets policy for the University System of Maryland’s 12 institutions.
UMD has a pool that simulates the weightlessness of space. It’s one of 6 in the world.
The 50-foot-wide pool is filled with 367,000 gallons of water.