UMD pilot program gives students in need dorm supplies, kitchen appliances
The university began piloting the Terp to Terp program this semester.
UMD plans to include unlimited laundry in housing costs next fall
The university plans to readjust its current budget that will result in no added cost to students living on campus.
UMD RHA passes resolution encouraging mask-wearing on Shuttle-UM buses
The governing body passed the resolution by a vote of 17-3-1.
Dining Services, DOTS discuss solutions to staff shortages at UMD RHA town hall
DOTS and Dining Services are already looking ahead to fall 2022, and are trying to address the possibility of continued staff shortages.
UMD RHA Senate passes bill to support including unlimited laundry in housing fee
The external contract to service and maintain the machines is up for renewal this year.
UMD Student Affairs VP Patty Perillo talks vaccine distribution, fall plans at RHA meeting
The Maryland Attorney General ruled the university could not mandate the vaccines because they were released under emergency use authorization.
UMD Counseling Center director details proposal to make mental health care more accessible
Dr. Chetan Joshi shared the proposal at an RHA Senate meeting.
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.
UMD RHA approves student fee increases for next academic year
The increases go toward housing, dining and transportation fees.
RHA discusses updates on new dorm construction, dining hall hours
The directors of Residential Facilities, Resident Life and Dining Services provided updates to the RHA.