UMD’s Graduate Council continues to push for better student-advisor relations
The graduate school hopes to have clear outlines for teaching assistants developed by the end of this academic year.
A reporter who covered the Laquan McDonald shooting talked to UMD students about racism
Jamie Kalven, a journalist and human rights activist, discussed institutional racism and gave advice to University of Maryland student journalists trying to report on it.
A tribal activist on the Dakota Access Pipeline front line spoke at UMD
Tara Houska, who served as the Native American adviser on the Bernie Sanders’ campaign, flew to Maryland to speak at this university’s Native Roots Monologues event.
UMD President Wallace Loh defends athletic department policies after Jordan McNair report
Loh highlighted the changes that have been made in the wake of McNair’s death.
Prince George’s County Police investigates off-campus burglary
The door was unlocked at the time of the incident.
This UMD professor is researching Russian disinformation ahead of the midterm elections
Her project will last until May of next year.
UMD moved the First Look Fair to Yom Kippur. After student outcry, it’s been moved again.
The fair will only be one day long this year, though.
University of Maryland students will celebrate moles Monday, but not the furry rodents.
The celebration will include tabling and a competitive trivia quiz.
Some University of Maryland students are seeking more diversity-focused classes
Kumea Shorter-Gooden, chief diversity officer, acknowledged that there is room for improvement.