The co-founder of the Black Panther Party urged a UMD crowd to be politically active
Political activist Bobby Seale discussed organized resistance to discrimination and oppression.
Asian American and Pacific Islander initiative at UMD sponsors Wonder Womxn event
It created a safe space of about 20 people to build solidarity and an environment for all communities of women of color.
UMD’s black student enrollment trails black high school graduate rates in Maryland
UMD is behind most other state flagship universities.
Dining Services outlines technology behind new program’s hand scanners
Starting in the fall, dining halls will have biometric hand scanners.
Alpha Sigma Phi helps eight Greek organizations become Safe Haven certified
In order to get the certification, members of this university’s Greek life community had to participate in a four-hour training program.
A UMD student is running for Frederick County’s Board of Education
Camden Raynor, a junior at this university, is the third candidate to file in the Board of Election race to be decided this November.
UMD researcher finds link between income inequality and low social mobility
Low-income children are more likely to drop out of school if they live in a place with a greater gap between the bottom and middle of the income distribution, the study suggests.
Dining Services town hall on new dining plan sees low student turnout
About 22 students attended the meeting, but most were involved with the Residence Hall Association.
A program in Prince George’s County offers gift cards for unwanted guns
People turned in 161 guns at a November buyback event.
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.