University Senate forum spurs questions, concerns about proposed UMB-UMD union
People raised questions about how long it would take to go into effect, how it might affect Baltimore city and whether it would impact current faculty.
Residence Hall Association votes to support new bus route, changes to priority system for sports games
The bus would link South Campus Commons to the Metro station, and the priority system change would give students points for attending games for nonrevenue-generating sports.
Two UMD professors’ research on rising temperatures was featured in U.S. climate report
The professors’ work was featured in a report released by the Trump adminstration.
#UMDMelanin celebrates black women on UMD campus
The project has featured one woman a day on social media since Feb. 14.
Course Hero offers UMD students chance to win tutoring service
The online tutoring resource is tailored to specific courses at this university.
SGA legislators request money to fund a memorial site outside UMD’s Chapel
SGA legislators proposed to create a granite path that will lead to an existing bench in the Garden of Reflection and Remembrance outside the chapel.
WMATA proposes renovations to Greenbelt Metro Station
Residents voiced their opinions and concerns about the potential development of the station, tied to a potential FBI headquarters relocation.
Police investigate armed robbery in Montgomery Hall
A man forced his way into a dorm room brandishing a handgun.
New cafe in UMD’s Severn Building will offer employees another dining option
Severn Cafe will open in the main lobby of the building in the next few weeks.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan blocks companies boycotting Israel from getting state funds
Hogan spoke against the “shameful BDS movement” in a news release Monday.