UMD faculty members petition for divestment from fossil fuel industry
This university’s 17 for Peace and Justice chapter launched the faculty petition as part of a broader divestment campaign at a joint event on March 4.
UMD, College Park community members celebrate Iftar with prayer, food
Iftar is the sunset meal to break the daily fast during Ramadan and is traditionally broken with dates or water.
Portable recording device found in Johnson-Whittle Hall bathroom
UMPD collected the recording device and did not find any additional devices during a canvas of the rest of the building’s bathrooms.
UMD international students prepare for uncertainty after Trump’s executive orders
International students at this university have expressed concerns about how recent policies may affect their ability to stay in the United States.
UMD community members detail fear, anxiety after Trump’s immigration enforcement orders
In recent weeks, Trump has signed multiple executive orders to strengthen immigration enforcement and promised mass deportations nationwide.
UMD alum sworn in as interim Maryland U.S. attorney
Kelly O. Hayes is the third woman to lead Maryland’s U.S. attorney’s office and is the first woman to hold the top role since 2001.
UMD SGA to hold referendum on proposed health center fee this spring
The nonbinding question will appear on the upcoming Student Government Association election ballot in April.
Students protest UMD’s willingness to host ICE, defense contractors at spring career fair
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are no longer participating in the spring career fair.
UMD leaders, students hope to continue DEI efforts despite Trump administration threats
The Trump administration threatened to revoke federal funding for schools and universities if they do not eliminate diversity initiatives within two weeks.
UMD students criticize limited water, bathroom access after multiple water main breaks
This university responded to nine water breaks between November and January compared to just three breaks between August and October.