UMD closes out Women’s History Month with Celebration of Women event
Seven female members of the university community received Women of Influence awards.
University Senate will vote on bill to improve process for changing names in UMD databases
A new proposal for gender neutral bathrooms on the campus is also moving forward.
UMD training to serve undocumented students grows since President Trump’s election
The training teaches faculty and staff how to respond to undocumented students’ needs.
Studying, snowball fights and discounted Blaze: how UMD students spent their snow day
The University of Maryland closed for its first snow day of the year Tuesday.
NYT’s Thomas Friedman discussed global change and optimism at UMD’s Sadat Forum
He talked about his latest book, ‘Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations.’
A University of Maryland student launched a ride-sharing app to help students carpool home
The app is free to download through Apple’s app store and Google Play.
UMD hosts civil rights activist for performance of socially engaged songs
Mark Stewart played songs like “Western” based on Trayvon Martin’s death.
UMD students call for the release of a Maryland man they say was wrongfully convicted
Kenny Collins spent nearly 30 years in prison, including 17 on death row.
UMD Hillel’s Global Justice Shabbat focused on the Syrian refugee crisis
The 150 participants listened to speakers and discussed ways they could take action to help Syrian refugees.