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Mar 15, 2023

Where To Watch (And Drink Away) The Howard Bison’s March Madness Games

Below, a handful of game-day watch parties and specials to celebrate the tournament’s launch.

Oct 24, 2022

UMD To Cover Tuition And Fees For Low-Income In-State Students

The program is expected to cover costs for more than 3,000 students in the first full academic year it rolls out.

Aug 31, 2022

UMD Launches Website Allowing Student-Athletes To Profit Off Name, Image, Likeness

The website gives athletes the ability to receive money for social media appearances, autographs, and endorsements.

Feb 25, 2020

UMD Student With Celiac Disease Sues The University, Alleging She Was Repeatedly Fed Gluten

Hannah Smith says the university discriminated against her by failing to make reasonable accommodations for her health condition.

Oct 12, 2017

Swastika And Other Offensive Markings Found In U-Md. Dining Hall

Police are seeking public assistant to find the person responsible for the three separate hate-bias incidents that took place in September and October.

May 25, 2017

After Murder On Campus, UMD Announces Steps To Tackle Hate-Bias Incidents

They include creating multiple task forces and reports to “foster an environment where hate is not tolerated.”

Mar 16, 2017

Police Investigating White Nationalist Posters At University Of Maryland

Two of the posters referenced the white nationalist youth group Vanguard America.

Nov 07, 2016

Jill Stein Urges People To Vote For ‘The Greater Good’ At U-Md.

To a largely subdued crowd of about 300.

May 04, 2016

Bikeshare Program Launches In College Park With 14 Stations

And 125 bikes.

Jul 07, 2014

Safety Improvements Planned After Another College Park Pedestrian Death

This includes a barrier to deter mid-block crossings.

 
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