Sen. Ben Cardin slammed Trump’s foreign policies during a discussion at UMD “We need to be more united in how we move forward,” Cardin said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
For the first time in about 25 years, a Prince George’s schools CEO will get a second term County Executive Rushern Baker announced last week he would extend Kevin Maxwell’s contract through 2021. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD PLUMAS will raise money for undocumented students’ legal fees The gala is in response to President Trump’s immigration policies. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park is working on making crosswalks safer for bikers and pedestrians Some city officials are concerned, however, that state highway rules could prevent these measures. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A University of Maryland researcher helped create an app to measure cell phone security MADCAP tracks users’ locations and app usage to determine where they are most vulnerable to cybercrime. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan faces resistance for not taking a stance on Trump’s policies Hogan’s hands-off approach could prove damaging, professor Stella Rouse said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Trump threatened to federally defund UC Berkeley. At UMD, federal aid tops $340 million. President Loh has called federal appropriations “essential to the quality of life, economic vitality and security of our nation.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland’s Discovery District is latest effort to revitalize College Park The Discovery District encompasses the M Square research park and innovation districts. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A Sudanese doctoral student can’t return to UMD because of Trump’s travel ban Some universities have warned students and faculty affected by the ban to avoid traveling outside of the United States. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
ProtectUMD coalition responds to President Loh’s email on demands Members say they “expected more transparency” from the administration. DBK Admin December 31, 0999