New UMD President Pines shares plans for mental health care, community policing and more
The announcement came on his first day on the job.
UMD GSG chooses vice presidents to lead body with recently elected President Dan Laffin
Laffin will be assuming the office of current GSG President Annie Rappeport.
UMD students and alumni petition for reform of policing on campus
Thousands have signed onto petitions calling for, among other demands, increased funding for mental health personnel.
Incoming President Pines emphasizes solidarity amid COVID-19 and anti-racism protests
Pines will take over as president on July 1.
UMD renames administration building to honor Thomas V. “Mike” Miller
Miller played a critical role in garnering state support for several initiatives at this university.
UMD to host First Look Fair virtually this fall
In years past, the First Look Fair gathered more than 700 student groups on McKeldin Mall.
Black business owners say they’ve received support amid nationwide movements
Some Black-owned businesses have reciprocated the support by participating in Black Lives Matter demonstrations.
Petition demands more support for UMD African American Studies Department
Thousands have signed on, joining the call begun by a doctoral student.
College Park, UMD religious leaders join vigil to honor Black lives
The event followed an eight-hour-and-46-minute prayer chain.