Electric scooter companies may face campus crackdown as winter approaches

By Anna Hovey As fall semester rolled around, rentable bikes and e-scooters rolled onto campus as well. Since, the so-called micro-mobility companies VeoRide and Bird Rides have both become staples of the campus community.  “We’re excited about this new partnership that expands our mobility options,” said University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services Executive Director David Allen in a release. “VeoRide’s parking technology and commitment … Continue reading Electric scooter companies may face campus crackdown as winter approaches

Students divided on whether high minority graduation rates align with campus climate

By Anna Hovey The University of Maryland was recently named the state’s top producer of minority graduates by the magazine “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.” The school was listed 36th in the nation for the number of bachelor’s degrees given to minority students. It ranked 19th in the nation for the number of Asian-American and 21st for African-American students receiving bachelor’s degrees, as well as … Continue reading Students divided on whether high minority graduation rates align with campus climate

UMD named a top 30 LGBTQ-friendly school in wake of hate bias incidents

By Anna Hovey The University of Maryland earned a spot on Campus Pride’s top 30 LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities list just three days after anti-LGBTQ messages were reported in an on-campus residence hall. Campus Pride, an LGBTQ advocacy non-profit, awarded the university 5 out of 5 stars for its work on creating a safer and more tolerant community for LGBTQ students. According to a press … Continue reading UMD named a top 30 LGBTQ-friendly school in wake of hate bias incidents