Unity Party candidate Kay Barwell wants to “have a real conversation” about campus issues
The party’s platform focuses on nine goals, including preventing sexual assault and promoting transparency within the SGA.
Prince George’s County Fire Department responds to car fire on Fraternity Row
The driver was traveling northbound on Route 1 when he noticed smoke, before the car burst into ‘very robust’ flames.
U.S. Education Department opens second Title IX investigation into UMD
This is the second federal investigation this year examining this university’s handling of sexual violence cases.
NASA signs $87.5M agreement with UMD and other schools to continue space science research
The new agreement builds off a previous 10-year partnership.
A UMD student wants to make the campus a home for refugees
Almost 50 universities have expressed interest in joining Every Campus a Refuge, which hosts refugees on college campuses.
Keystone pipeline, health care and an FBI investigation: What you missed over spring break
Because of a lack of necessary votes, House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the American Health Care Act on Friday.
SGA could take action to support Chesapeake Bay cleanup after potential Trump budget cuts
President Trump is proposing to cut Chesapeake Bay restoration funding from $73 million to $5 million.
University of Maryland will now have an undocumented student coordinator
This university is also formalizing an undocumented student work group, an official said.
Some UMD faculty and students skipped class for A Day Without a Woman
The women’s studies department also closed as part of the strike.
Trump’s new travel bans eases restrictions on visa holders, Syrian refugees
The new order will go into effect March 16 to give those affected a 10-day warning.