University Senate plays significant campus role, but few students vote or know about it
Senator elections are now open, though past years have seen low turnout.
Some UMD graduate students worry tax reform will increase their debt
The tax reform bill would make tuition waivers part of taxable income.
UMD uses survey to measure campus climate
The first 3,000 students to respond to the Student Environment and Experiences Survey will get $10 credit in Terrapin Express.
A federal grant will fund five Prince George’s County human trafficking investigators
In 2016, there were 161 reports of human trafficking cases in this state and 84 in Washington, D.C.
UMD researchers contribute to discovery and ongoing study of gravitational waves
Scientists have been looking for this phenomenon for 100 years — and a number of UMD researchers helped along the way.
UMD, College Park officials to discuss 2020 plans at upcoming Diamondback panel
The College Park-University Partnership’s Vision 2020 reimagines the city as a college town attractive to university employees, faculty and their families.
The UMD physics student services office will move to a remodeled space in November
The space in the John S. Toll Physics building has been under construction since July.
College Park District 4 candidates discuss homeownership and transportation at forum
All four mayoral and four District 4 council candidates were present at the forum, along with about 20 residents in the audience.
UMD RHA considers legislation to address hate-bias incidents on campus
One resolution seeks to affirm all hall council’s commitments to condemning hate crimes and hate-related incidents.
UMPD investigates indecent exposure at McKeldin
Police could not locate the suspect despite searching the area.