UMD will see three new sets of solar panels by the end of the year The university will install new solar panels on the Regents Drive, Mowatt Lane and Terrapin Trail parking garages. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
MaryPIRG brings Mayor Patrick Wojahn to first meeting, lays out plans for semester Wojahn, who addressed the group Wednesday, worked with PIRG branches in Wisconsin. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Former UMD employee charged with malicious property destruction in swastika incident Ronald Alford, 52, was issued a denial of access to the campus. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD graduate Constance Iloh named to Forbes ’30 Under 30′ list Constance Iloh is now a post-doctoral fellow at the University of California, Irvine. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
SGA meets with USM to encourage fossil fuel divestment System representatives were receptive to the possibility of divesting over the next 10 years. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Dining Services will offer new meal plans this fall Say goodbye to dining points, Terp Bucks and carryout. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Police say a derogatory phrase on a student’s whiteboard isn’t a hate bias incident The Department of Resident Life initially sent out a letter to the dorm’s residents calling the act a hate bias incident. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Immigration advocacy group CASA de Maryland sues Trump administration over DACA The announcement coincides with the last day those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals can reapply. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD SGA will work with chief diversity officer after initial concerns about transparency The SGA will work with Roger Worthington to improve and expand cultural competency training for students, faculty and staff. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
New laws on sexual assault, fracking take effect in Maryland The laws were among those passed during the Maryland General Assembly’s 2017 legislative session. DBK Admin December 31, 0999