UMD officials say a campuswide ban of hate symbols would limit First Amendment rights This university bans hate and intimidation symbols at athletic events. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
USM councils participate in first joint advocacy day in Annapolis About 150 members of the system’s staff, faculty and student councils urged state legislators to approve the proposed system budget for fiscal year 2017. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Prince George’s County Police investigate off-campus burglary The incident took place early Saturday on the 4600 block of Knox Road. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD participates in fourth annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills Schools, businesses and other organizations all across the state of Maryland participated in the Great Shakeout drill. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland federal judge rules against Trump’s newest travel ban U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang called the latest ban an “inextricable re-animation of the twice-enjoined Muslim ban.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD athletic director Kevin Anderson is taking a six-month sabbatical Anderson announced he will leave the program for “professional development.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A UMD lecturer received a racist voicemail after he was on Fox News Jason Nichols appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight on Monday to discuss Columbus Day with the host. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students hold showcase for legislators in Annapolis The SGA-coordinated event allowed students to showcase their business ventures and receive feedback. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
First university-sponsored Phillips Collection exhibition opens “Acts of Silence” is by George Mason University printmaking professor Helen Frederick. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Prince George’s County leaders will vote on protecting DACA and temporary status programs The Prince George’s County Municipal Association will vote on the resolution Oct. 19 in Laurel. DBK Admin December 31, 0999