UMD’s new Special Olympics college chapter is the first of its kind in Maryland
The Student Government Association approved the group in January.
UMD GSG lobbying day encouraged students to stay informed on state legislation
The event’s focus was on 10 state bills that have the potential to impact both graduate and undergraduate students.
University of Maryland SGA wants the state to extend its fracking moratorium
A two-year state moratorium on fracking will expire on Oct. 1.
Gov. Larry Hogan nominates Democratic author Wes Moore to USM Board of Regents
The Baltimore native rose to prominence in 2010 with his book “The Other Wes Moore.”
UMD RHA calls on DOTS to assess environmental impact before building parking garage
DOTS had proposed a 600-space garage earlier this semester to address parking shortages on the campus.
Maryland lawmakers pass bill to ban guns and firearms from public college campuses
The bill passed 84-49 in the Maryland House of Delegates.
“We want to fight for their rights”: RHA, SGA and GSG leaders voice support for immigrants
The three student group presidents issued a joint statement “with love and solidarity.”
Governor Hogan’s team deleted Facebook comments urging him to speak out on immigration ban
Several Democratic Maryland legislators have expressed their opposition to Trump’s ban in recent weeks.
McKeldin Mall’s newest academic building will be completed in March after nearly 3 years
The building is scheduled to open in time for the summer 2017 session.
“A crazy duality of hope and anger”: UMD students join DC protest on Trump immigration ban
More than 30 cities across the country held similar marches Sunday.