UMD names building after former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall

By Marissa Yelenik The University of Maryland School of Public Policy building was named after civil rights lawyer and former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall almost a century after he was denied admission to the university. The change was made official in a ceremony on Tuesday — the last day of Black History Month. The building’s new name, Thurgood Marshall Hall, was announced in an … Continue reading UMD names building after former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall

Pines meets students, debuts ice cream flavor during inaugural week activities

By Kiersten Hacker University President Darryll J. Pines was officially inaugurated as the 34th president of the University of Maryland on Thursday. His inauguration week, which lasted from Monday to Saturday, consisted of different events each day to celebrate UMD pride. The culmination of inaugural activities occurred on Maryland Day this Saturday, April 24. Masses of students gathered outside on Wednesday hoping to meet Pines, … Continue reading Pines meets students, debuts ice cream flavor during inaugural week activities

UMD students expect more transparency from next university president Daryll Pines

By Spencer Friedman Students at the University of Maryland are seeking more trust and transparency from their next president.  Twenty-six UMD students were randomly selected to share their opinions about Darryll Pines, who is currently the dean of A. James Clark School of Engineering and will succeed Wallace Loh as president of the university starting July 1. They were asked about their expectations for Pines … Continue reading UMD students expect more transparency from next university president Daryll Pines