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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

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Raskin calls out Trump for misconduct at University of Maryland event

By Dan Qiu Rep. Jamie Raskin spoke to University of Maryland students at a conference on Monday night  in which he heavily criticized President Donald Trump’s business relations with foreign governments and his disrespect of Congress. “The original sin of the president is not to divest himself from the 500 businesses he owned and [that he] continues to do business with foreign governments,” Raskin said. … Continue reading Raskin calls out Trump for misconduct at University of Maryland event

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University Senate discusses upcoming changes for 2020

by Jenna Pierson The University Senate met on Dec. 4 for their last session of the fall semester, during which they discussed upcoming changes in leadership for the senate and house, adenovirus on campus, the review and alteration of current sexual assault policies on campus and the future of College Park. President Loh emphasized to the senate body the upcoming social and economic changes that … Continue reading University Senate discusses upcoming changes for 2020

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State of the County panel uncovers university issues

By Jalen Wade According to a panel of Prince George’s County delegates, the University of Maryland is disconnected from its outer community. On Monday, April 29, a group of county representatives came to speak at the university’s State of the County panel in Francis Scott Key Hall. The event was sponsored by the African American studies department as well as Professor Jonathan England’s course in … Continue reading State of the County panel uncovers university issues

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President Loh, others share struggles and successes in final “Year of Immigration” discussion

By Casey Gannon The Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Office of International Affairs and Carnegie Corporation of New York sponsored another event April 11 in the Cole Student Activities Building  to recognize UMD’s “Year of Immigration.” The panel included four guest speakers: Wallace Loh, president of the University of Maryland; Nina Khrushcheva, professor at The New School … Continue reading President Loh, others share struggles and successes in final “Year of Immigration” discussion

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Georgina Dodge named vice president of Diversity and Inclusion

By Jalen Wade On March 25, the University of Maryland announced Georgina Dodge as their pick for vice president of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Before accepting this position, Dodge was the chief diversity officer and associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion at Bucknell University. The university considered applicants for the position from late February through the beginning of March. Possible applicants came … Continue reading Georgina Dodge named vice president of Diversity and Inclusion

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“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

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President Loh challenges UMD to discuss controversial subjects at Senate Meeting

By Shruti Bhatt In his presidential briefing at a University Senate meeting on Apr. 4, University President Wallace Loh said that throughout the month, there will be speakers visiting UMD who will “force people to think about their core, fundamental values” and “raise questions we often don’t like to discuss.” Loh said leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and former President Barack Obama told … Continue reading President Loh challenges UMD to discuss controversial subjects at Senate Meeting

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University holds annual Women of Influence Awards

By Shruti Bhatt The President’s Commission on Women’s Issues hosted the annual Women of Influence Awards on March 14 to recognize the work and accomplishments of women on campus. Ellin Scholnick, the commission’s chair and the event’s organizer, said the awards celebrate and “honor women on campus who are helping to create a better environment here at the university.” According to the University of Maryland … Continue reading University holds annual Women of Influence Awards

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