Loh discusses athletic scandal, retirement in State of the Campus Address

By Maria Trovato During his State of the Campus Address at the University Senate meeting Tuesday, University of Maryland President Wallace Loh said he did the right thing by accepting responsibility for Jordan McNair’s death and will work with advisors to change the culture on the football team   “It was the right thing to do because a young man died,” Loh said. “He should … Continue reading Loh discusses athletic scandal, retirement in State of the Campus Address

UMD remains in the shadow of McNair tragedy as Maryland accreditation review nears

By Luke Gentile Amid the protests and resignations of school officials, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)  announced it will look into the University of Maryland’s accreditation during its next meeting. UMD’s accreditation was last reaffirmed in June 2017. Its accreditation is what allows the university to be eligible for federal student financial aid funding. However, following the death of offensive lineman Jordan … Continue reading UMD remains in the shadow of McNair tragedy as Maryland accreditation review nears

Students voice concerns about university leadership at Fire the Liars rally

By Maristela Romero Over 20 student-led organizations held a protest to demand President Wallace Loh to commit to his retirement and call for student power to elect the next president and Board of Regents members. The UMD Muslim Alliance for Social Change, UMD Pride Alliance, UMD Socialists and Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society (PLUMAS), among many others, sponsored the rally to … Continue reading Students voice concerns about university leadership at Fire the Liars rally

“Justice for Jordan” rally demonstrates discontent among students with ‘accountability’ on McNair death

By Maristela Romero The University of Maryland Student Government Association organized a rally in support of Jordan McNair’s family and to protest the reinstatement of the university’s head football coach DJ Durkin Thursday afternoon. The rally continued despite the announcement of Durkin’s termination as head coach in a letter to the university community from President Wallace D. Loh Wednesday night Many students said that they … Continue reading “Justice for Jordan” rally demonstrates discontent among students with ‘accountability’ on McNair death