Less than half of student senators show up to most University Senate meetings One student senator said absences are affecting the passage of bills. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students discuss the future of U.S.-Israel relations under President Trump About 90 students gathered in McKeldin Library’s special events room Thursday night for Aaron David Miller’s lecture. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Trump’s administration leaves DACA intact but continues crackdown on illegal immigration As of fall 2016, there were 113 DACA students at this university. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland students are working with College Park to revitalize Route 1 Students will assess retail locations and submit a report to the city by the end of the semester. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students experienced the dangers of texting and driving through virtual reality The presentation was delivered through Samsung Gear VR, allowing participants to see the perils of distracted driving firsthand. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students living in Leonardtown had no hot water or heat after a pipe leak Pipe repairs began Monday and were completed Wednesday. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Lawmakers are pushing back against education privatization to combat DeVos confirmation Democratic legislators say charter schools and voucher programs serve as a bandaid that fails to address achievement gaps. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland Hillel voices support for refugees and immigrants affected by Trump’s travel ban The group wrote an open letter to university President Wallace Loh. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland Democrats are fighting back against federal action on Obamacare and immigration Democratic leaders introduced a package of bills they say would “protect Maryland citizens.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland President Wallace Loh speaks out against Trump’s travel ban The ban is against “America’s national interest,” Loh said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999