Amid longest government shutdown ever, a UMD student is unsure if she can return to school Freshman Michelle Moraa needs a tax document to process before she can get financial aid. Angela Roberts December 31, 0999
A UMD professor won an international criminology prize for his research on drug enforcement Peter Reuter’s research indicates “light enforcement” of drug laws is more effective. Mary Dimitrov December 31, 0999
“We can always call on her”: College Park resident honored for years of community service If you’re at a College Park community event, you’ll likely find Laura Salers there. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
At State of the Campus, UMD President Loh criticizes Regents, touts campus improvements Some senators wanted him to talk more about the football scandals and their fallout. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A UMD class on radicalism and Islam returns after being canceled due to a terrorist attack The former Afghan ambassador to Canada and France will teach the class, which will be offered next spring. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Police respond to DUI, pedestrian hit, hate bias incident A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle near Regents Drive Garage. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
McKeldin Mall’s newest academic building in 50 years finishes construction this month The building has been under construction for about two and a half years. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD panel draws parallels between 1968 campus protests and Jordan McNair rally The rally “catalyzed” the student body, one panelist said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Here’s how Betsy DeVos wants to change guidelines for college sexual misconduct cases The new rules would allow the accused to cross-examine their accusers. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A UMD professor discussed maternal mortality in Africa and what the U.S. can learn from it One reason maternal mortality rates in this region remain high is because many women don’t have access to contraceptives. DBK Admin December 31, 0999