A forest near Xfinity Center could be the site of UMD’s newest parking lot The lot would cost between $8 million and $9 million to construct, and would not raise student fees. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD’s black freshman enrollment is at its lowest level in decades An official said it’s due in part to “the tragic incidents of the last two years.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Hundreds gather on McKeldin Mall to remember victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting A gunman opened fire in the Tree of Life synagogue during Shabbat over the weekend. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland reports 14 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease The disease causes painful sores, but is generally harmless and usually lasts less than a week, according to the University Health Center. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD met its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions more than 25 percent by 2015 Going forward, this university hopes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50 percent by 2020. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland students are working to save a Palestinian village from demolition J Street U has joined a coalition to keep a Palestinian village in the West Bank from being destroyed. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A new UMD Hillel could be strapped for parking, College Park officials say The current Hillel has only 10 on-site parking spots. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Trump was elected president, but Clinton supporters aren’t giving up An online petition is asking the Electoral College to reconsider the election results. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD’s Department of Resident Life could create substance-free dorms as early as next fall Residents would likely pledge not to use drugs or alcohol. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD’s agricultural college holds inaugural global food security conference A World Food Prize laureate spoke at the first “Global Challenges: Building Healthy Food Systems” conference. DBK Admin December 31, 0999