5 UMD students are finalists in an urban planning competition. The next step? Chicago. The group is one of four finalists and will take home $50,000 if they win. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
CPAC was “worthwhile” but might not have appealed to millennials, UMD students say The event included workshops that advocated for conservative ideals in a “politically correct climate.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Four UMD student groups are creating surveys to guide textbook affordability solutions One long-term initiative being considered is open source textbooks. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
The UMD Hearing and Speech Clinic is helping transgender students find their voice The clinic helps transgender students make become more comfortable in their bodies. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A new bill will allow Maryland’s attorney general to sue the Trump administration The bill will take effect without Gov. Larry Hogan’s signature. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A UMD peer mentoring program has more than doubled in size since it began last fall The program aims to train students to boost the learning outcomes of their peers. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
One UMD student ate a frozen donut hole. It sparked a business venture. FroDoh has sold more than 200 boxes of frozen donuts in the Maryland Food Co-Op. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Job prospects for some UMD students are “in limbo” after Trump’s hiring freeze The freeze poses potential consequences for students across various majors, including political science and history. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
SGA to discuss changing Columbus Day to Native American Day or Indigenous People’s Day The group will vote on the resolution next week. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD found 7 students responsible for Sexual Assault 1 last year. Only 4 were expelled. Changes in investigation procedure have left room for inconsistencies in punishments. DBK Admin December 31, 0999