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
UMD Graduate Student Government to intensify focus on disability rights The GSG Diversity Committee is planning a spring campaign to raise awareness for diversity issues and disability awareness. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
PG County officials hope to create small donor matching program for local elections County officials discussed modeling a program similar to Montgomery County’s. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Patrick Wojahn, Wallace Loh plan to prioritize College Park revitalization The University of Maryland and the city of College Park will continue their collaboration on the redevelopment of downtown. DBK Admin December 31, 0999