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
New chairwoman apologizes for Board of Regents’ decisions on Maryland football scandal Linda Gooden was elected the board’s chair on Wednesday. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
After the election, former “Terps for Bernie” group seeks tangible progress One of the group’s future initiatives is to help legalize marijuana in the state of Maryland. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
After football scandal, UMD’s SGA wants student athletic fee to be opt-in The SGA rescinded its resolution calling for DJ Durkin’s firing after he was fired. DBK Admin December 31, 0999