It took almost a year, but all of UMD’s handicap-accessible entrance markers are back UMD removed 47 of the 57 markers last fall. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A record-high 60 percent of Americans support legalizing marijuana, poll finds Among millennials, it’s even higher. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
An SGA Town Hall gave UMD students a chance to ask about College Park’s future Topics included the city’s economic development and future amenities, parking, and student housing, among others. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD’s Title IX office brought on two new staffers this week The office’s deputy director and two other staffers plan to leave before Oct. 2. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD DOTS voided 27 percent of tickets last year, thanks to platforms like Skype The video chat appeal launched last semester gives students a chance for a two-way conversation. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A new Shady Grove facility will offer more STEM courses for UMD students The building is set to open in 2019. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A UMD chaplain is running for Maryland’s House, but he faces a fundraising challenge His campaign is mostly funded by small donors. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon tells UMD students they can help solve world issues Ban will step down from his post in December after serving for 10 years. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Meet UMD’s first transgender Facilities Management employee Kendra Goodson came out to her fellow University of Maryland employees in May. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
PLUMAS town hall panelists worry election will have “lingering effect” for Latinx students The Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society discussed the tense political climate during their second annual town hall meeting. DBK Admin December 31, 0999