Majority of Maryland’s dismissed ride-share drivers had criminal histories or bad records Nearly 4,500 drivers were dismissed after previously passing ride-sharing companies’ background checks. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
One Party’s A.J. Pruitt eyes SGA’s top spot after more than 2 years of involvement Pruitt is calling for more higher education funding, SGA involvement in state politics and advocacy for students. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
The two SGA parties posted similar donation amounts, but one has 11 times as many contributors The One Party and Unity Party are relying on vastly different funding sources. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD SGA announces parties and candidates for the 2017-18 school year Campaigning will begin on April 12. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park pushes through tragedy to turn out record numbers at Good Neighbor Day The city-University of Maryland partnership surpassed last year’s 400 volunteers. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University Police respond to rape, suspicious persons, theft This week in crime. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park officials are hopeful for Purple Line despite Trump’s budget proposal Trump’s proposed budget would cut millions in federal grants, some of which would help fund the Purple Line. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Voter turnout for UMD Senate student election was the highest in at least four years A total of 2,544 students cast ballots in this year’s election. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
White nationalist posters found in at least 4 UMD locations Monday Similar posters were found hanging in Marie Mount Hall and Tydings Hall in December. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMPD prohibits use of pepper spray in nonviolent situations following May incident The majority of the officers have also completed diversity training that University Police Chief David Mitchell ordered in July. DBK Admin December 31, 0999