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Maryland lawmakers’ DDA cuts spark fear, uncertainty among advocates

By Navya Pandit
Maryland lawmakers cut nearly $126 million from the Developmental Disabilities Administration for FY 2027, down from nearly $150 million the governor originally proposed. Continue reading Maryland lawmakers’ DDA cuts spark fear, uncertainty among advocates

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SGA approves omnibus bill containing more than 50 bylaw amendments

By Elizabeth Faragi
The University of Maryland Student Government passed a bill 17-1-1 that initially included proposed amendments to reinstate JusticeUMD and RollTerps candidates from disqualified election tickets. Continue reading SGA approves omnibus bill containing more than 50 bylaw amendments

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UMD, other universities face Canvas outage following nationwide data breach

By Paige Trendell
UPDATE: As of Thursday night, Instructor’s status page stated that Canvas was available for most users following a security breach. Continue reading UMD, other universities face Canvas outage following nationwide data breach

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UMD Pitch Dingman Competition provide student entrepreneurs with a real-world stage

By Michael Murphy
University of Maryland student entrepreneurs earned over $170,000 Wednesday competing in the 11th annual Pitch Dingman Competition. Continue reading UMD Pitch Dingman Competition provide student entrepreneurs with a real-world stage

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Merrill College faculty, students share experiences following WHCA dinner shooting incident

By Danielle Ngamegni
Despite this traumatic experience, it did not deter journalism students from their journalistic duties. Continue reading Merrill College faculty, students share experiences following WHCA dinner shooting incident

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UMD business school receives funds to help local businesses adopt AI

By Sophia Herndon
The Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland received $1.03 million in federal funds last month to work on incorporating artificial intelligence into local businesses in Maryland. Continue reading UMD business school receives funds to help local businesses adopt AI

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RHA, GSG oppose SGA bylaw amendments after election disqualifications

By Elizabeth Faragi
UMD’s RHA and GSG said in a letter sent to the SGA that rewriting their terms so quickly when inconvenienced will set a bad precedent for future leaders. Continue reading RHA, GSG oppose SGA bylaw amendments after election disqualifications

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UMD Office of Civil Rights, Sexual Misconduct shares campus resources, treats

By Lena LaJoy
Treats with Title IX was one of the many events the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct hosted in April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Continue reading UMD Office of Civil Rights, Sexual Misconduct shares campus resources, treats

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Some UMD buildings recover air conditioning after warm temperatures

By Sophia Herndon 
The University of Maryland Facilities Management team is currently restoring air conditioning to McKeldin Library after multiple buildings across campus lost air conditioning last week. Continue reading Some UMD buildings recover air conditioning after warm temperatures

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UMD student body left in uncharted territory following SGA election disqualifications

By Elizabeth Faragi
According to a campuswide email sent by the Elections Commission, an SGA Continuity Committee will be established to continue SGA operations until a special election is held in the fall.  Continue reading UMD student body left in uncharted territory following SGA election disqualifications

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