Going swimmingly: UMD researchers receive grant for sustainable salmon farming
The $10 million will be used for community education and outreach, as well as more research on the sustainability of salmon farming.
UMD MaryPIRG, SGA rally raises awareness on state climate change challenges
The rally aimed to inform students about two state bills at stake for environmental protections –– the FUTURE Act and the Climate Solutions Now Act.
UMD GSG votes in favor of proposal to consolidate student fees
Currently, graduate and undergraduate students at this university pay mandatory student fees in addition to – and separate from – tuition each semester.
UMD students with assistance animals call for better etiquette around their furry friends
Department of Resident Life Service Animal Etiquette guidelines label petting and making noises as distractions for service animals.
Some UMD students, shuttle drivers call for greater safety measures on routes
Multiple Shuttle-UM drivers expressed concerns over campus construction projects that make routes unpredictable and other safety problems such as speeding cars.
Immigrants risk being deported when pleading guilty. But state law may soon change.
The bill was introduced and passed out of the Senate in 2020, but failed to progress after the pandemic ended the 2020 session.
Some UMD community members question campus building protections against shooter
Open floor plans contribute to safety concerns.
UMD music majors discuss their futures shaped by the pandemic
For most students, the pandemic broke routines. But for some music majors, it helped them see beyond the music world.
UMD grad students, faculty testify for collective bargaining rights across USM
Collective bargaining rights would allow graduate assistants to unionize and negotiate working conditions such as hours, pay and leave.
USAS chapter prioritizes push to raise hourly wages to $15 for all UMD workers
This university's chapter of United Students Against Sweatshops outlined several initiatives during their kickoff meeting.