UMD education college’s new dean is longtime faculty member Jennifer Rice
Rice will take over as the college's new dean on July 1.
Profits from alcohol sales at UMD athletics events will go to sexual assault prevention and counseling
The sales made a profit for the first time in two years.
UMD President Loh announces plans to consider harsher punishments for hate bias incidents
University President Wallace Loh said in the statement that further action comes after hearing from members of the campus community.
ProtectUMD issues 4 more demands in response to Loh’s action plan to combat hate
Loh's action plan came in response to the fatal stabbing of Richard Collins III on the campus May 20.
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COLLEGE PARK
PG County Executive Rushern Baker will run for governor
Baker joins two other Democratic candidates who are challenging Republic Gov. Larry Hogan.
SPORTS
Maryland basketball lands four-star forward Jalen Smith for the Class of 2018
He's the most touted Terps recruit since Diamond Stone.
MUSIC
Review: On her studio debut, SZA is in ‘CTRL’
SZA's studio debut is a journey of emotional intelligence.
LATEST STAFF EDITORIAL
After a year of violence and hate, students need transparency to feel safe
Two different tragedies at the University of Maryland and the University of Texas highlight the need for immediate change.
OPINION
Cash-strapped National Park Service to sell ad space on the sides of wildlife
Despite strong pushback from environmental and animal welfare organizations, the proposal appears to be picking up steam.
OPINION
Harvard was right to kick out students for posting offensive memes
Racist and sexist memes aren't worthy of protection.
CULTURE
This African drum circle is like church for some D.C. residents
Not far from campus, you can find the rhythms of African percussion.
movies
Review: “Baywatch” is a beautiful nightmare
The summer flick slow motion runs right into the garbage.
tv
Review: Claire Underwood steals the spotlight in the new season of ‘House of Cards’
The newest installment of the Netflix original offers immense character development for Robin Wright.
Campus Life
Walk-up music: the unofficial soundtrack of baseball
Maryland baseball players show their personalities through the music they play.
Science & Tech
Urbanization and economic development could curb infectious diseases, UMD study finds
The study analyzed infectious diseases in 60 different countries and their potential causes.
State
PG County Executive Rushern Baker will run for governor
Baker joins two other Democratic candidates who are challenging Republic Gov. Larry Hogan.
Nation
Loh, Wojahn among hundreds of leaders criticizing Trump’s Paris agreement withdrawal
Hundreds of mayors, governors, college and university leaders, businesses and investors across the country have formed a coalition committed to honoring the Paris agreement's goals.
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