UMD GSG calls for review of leave of absence policy
The GSG also passed a resolution that calls on the university’s administration to phase out the athletics fee for graduate students.
UMD faculty, graduate students testify on state collective bargaining bill
This bill differs from similar legislation proposed in the past because it extends unionization rights to faculty on the tenure-track, non-tenure track and part-time.
UMD names public policy building after Thurgood Marshall
Marshall and a team of lawyers successfully sued the University of Maryland in an effort to desegregate the campus more than 70 years ago.
Maryland General Assembly proposes bill to investigate college savings program error
Throughout 2022, families across Maryland grappled with an error in the state’s prepaid college fund that left hundreds of account holders unable to access the benefits of their savings accounts.
Prince George’s County Council introduces pilot program for new construction jobs
The proposed bill is designed to strengthen the county’s construction industry by creating entry-level positions for residents.
New micromobility campaign raises concerns about campus road safety
New signage and road markings were installed throughout the campus this week reminding motorists to share the road.
UMD announces $30 million investment in campus projects focusing on global issues
The funding initiative is the largest, “most comprehensive” program of its kind at this university, administrators said.
UMD SGA to hold monthly cleanups in off-campus areas
The clean-ups will target trash left behind from students around the bars, neighborhoods and restaurants just off campus.
College Park City Council bans single-use plastic bags starting Sept. 1
The Better Bag Bill, which passed unanimously, bans single-use plastic bags and requires at least a 10-cent fee for paper and reusable carryout bags.
UMD shares emergency response plans, offers support after Michigan State shooting
A Monday night shooting at Michigan State University killed three students and critically injured five others.