UMD DOTS applies for grant to fund electric buses on campus
In 2021, university President Darryll Pines announced that the university was committed to having an all-electric vehicle fleet by 2035.
UMD SGA promotes sustainability efforts and electric buses on campus
Along with promoting a fossil-free campus, the organization has also been pushing for funding for electric buses on campus.
Student activists at SGA rally demand that UMD goes fossil fuel-free by 2035
The university's current goal, announced by university President Darryll Pines in 2021, is to reach carbon neutrality by 2025.
Maryland lawmakers pass climate solutions bill
The bill sets the state on a path to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
Maryland gubernatorial candidates talk climate change goals, policies at forum
The League of Conservation Voters and Maryland Matters hosted ten candidates at Tuesday evening’s forum.
The FUTURE Act calls for Maryland public universities to be carbon neutral
The act sets an interim goal of carbon neutrality for purchased electricity and direct emissions.
UMD students, other activists rally for climate legislation in front of McKeldin Library
The protesters pushed for federal and state climate action.
In his inaugural address, President Darryll Pines shares his vision for UMD
The university will invest $40 million to recruit faculty from underrepresented groups.
RHA votes to support state bill requiring UMD to be carbon neutral by 2035
The FUTURE Act would require all state public universities to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.
Students rally for state bill that would require UMD to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035
The bill applies to all public universities in Maryland.