UMD panel draws parallels between 1968 campus protests and Jordan McNair rally
The rally “catalyzed” the student body, one panelist said.
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.
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.
New chairwoman apologizes for Board of Regents’ decisions on Maryland football scandal
Linda Gooden was elected the board’s chair on Wednesday.
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.
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The SGA rescinded its resolution calling for DJ Durkin’s firing after he was fired.
UMD Senate sent President Loh input on football reports, but won’t say what it is
A senate committee was charged in September with reviewing the reports.
UMD’s sustainability council is calling for a mandatory university carbon fee
It also plans to work with DOTS to lay parameters for a voluntary commuter fee option.
UMD SGA votes to support $3,000 bus stop lighting project
It's part of an effort to improve campus safety.
A new ResLife program puts “multicultural advocates” in some UMD dorms
The Department of Resident Life is piloting the new student position this year.