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

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

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

President Loh shares university budget cut concerns in presidential briefing

University of Maryland President Wallace Loh delivered his presidential briefing discussing how the State’s budget cuts would affect this university at a University Senate meeting on Wednesday. Loh said that Gov. Larry Hogan implemented a $3.5 million cut in January, and the Department of Legislative Services demanded another cut of $3.5 million, a total of $7 million. In addition to the State’s budget cut for the … Continue reading President Loh shares university budget cut concerns in presidential briefing

University of Maryland ranks 12th in green power use nationwide

The University of Maryland has been ranked 12th in the Top 30 College & Universities list of green power usage across the country. According to rankings released by the Environmental Protection Agency, 32 percent of this university’s energy use is through green power. This adds up to a total of a little over 87 million kilowatts of green power used every year.  Green power is … Continue reading University of Maryland ranks 12th in green power use nationwide