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Project reveals University of Maryland's ties to slavery, a blueprint for accountability
A research project reveals the University of Maryland’s ties to slavery. News4’s Dominique Moody reports on its findings and the school’s connection to historic communities in College Park.
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‘We chose to be loud': Pro-Palestinian students demonstrate at American U, UMD
“When we’re accepted into American University, they want leaders on campus, and when we as leaders protest and do acts like this, they can’t stand it … can’t stand to see us stand up for all the things happening in the world and in our country,” said Arusa Islam, junior vice president for AU’s student government.
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Protests over Gaza spread to DC-area campuses
D.C.-area college students are standing in solidarity with students from Columbia and New York universities who have been staging encampments and demonstrations against Israel’s war with Hamas. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
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Students move forward with lawsuit against UMD
The lawsuit claims the university infringed upon thousands of students’ civil rights’ when the school suspended Greek Life for a few weeks last month, and banned the organizations from speaking to each other.
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Freshman Audi Crooks scores 40 as No. 7-seed Iowa State beats 10th-seed Maryland in NCAA first round
Freshman Audi Crooks scored a career-high 40 points on 18-for-20 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds in her sensational NCAA Tournament debut, and No. 7-seed Iowa State hit all the big shots in the second half to rally from 20 points down and beat 10th-seeded Maryland 93-86 in the first round. The 20-point comeback marked the second-largest all-time in an NCAA...
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UMD lifts suspension of activities for most fraternities, sororities
The University of Maryland lifted a suspension of activities for most sororities and fraternities, but five chapters remain under investigation. News4’s Walter Morris reports.
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University of Maryland lifts suspension on most fraternities and sororities amid hazing probe
The University of Maryland has lifted its suspension of most fraternities and sororities after an investigation into hazing and alcohol-related activities. The university said Friday that five chapters will remain under investigation and continue to be subject to limited restrictions on activities. The university announced on March 1 that it was suspending fraternity and sorority activities, citing allegations of misconduct....
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UMD lifts suspension of activities for 32 Greek life chapters; 5 remain under investigation
The University of Maryland lifted a suspension of activities on most sororities and fraternities, but five chapters remain under investigation.
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Judge to hear request for temporary restraining order against UMD's suspension of Greek activity
A federal judge agreed to hear a request by four fraternities for a temporary restraining order against the University of Maryland’s decision to suspend fraternity and sorority activity. The indefinite suspension of “new member” activities includes a moratorium on all events held on or off campus where alcohol is served, pending a third-party investigation by a consulting firm. The...
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Judge to hear request for temporary restraining order against UMD's suspension of Greek activity
A federal judge agreed to hear a request by four fraternities for a temporary restraining order against the University of Maryland’s decision to suspend fraternity and sorority activity. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.
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‘Punishment without due process:' Greek organizations at UMD respond to hazing suspensions
After suspending 21 fraternities and 14 sororities on campus due to reports of hazing-related behavior, the University of Maryland is now refusing to provide details about the incidents. Now, some Greek organization chapters are expressing frustration.
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UMD Greek life organizations react to suspension
At least three Greek organizations at the University of Maryland are criticizing the school’s decision to suspend activities at most fraternities and sororities, after the school says it received credible reports of hazing. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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UMD places moratorium on fraternities, sororities after reports of unsafe activities
The University of Maryland placed a cease and desist order on multiple Greek letter organizations after college leaders received allegations of misconduct. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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University of Maryland suspends fraternity and sorority events after reports of unsafe activities
The University of Maryland has ordered fraternities and sororities on campus to suspend social and recruitment activities after the school received multiple reports of unsafe activities. News4’s Dominique Moody has the latest on the investigation.
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University of Maryland suspends fraternities and sororities pending investigation
The University of Maryland has ordered fraternities and sororities on campus to suspend social and recruitment activities after the school received multiple reports of unsafe activities. A letter sent Friday from university officials to fraternity and sorority presidents informing them of the suspension did not describe the alleged misconduct as hazing but instead referred to “activities that have threatened the...
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University of Maryland remembers legendary coach Lefty Driesell
The University of Maryland remembered the legendary Lefty Driesell after he passed away Saturday at the age of 92. Driesell was an icon at the University of Maryland. News4’s Dominique Moody was at XFINITY Center, where the Terps paid him a tribute during the game.
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Remembering Hall of Fame Maryland basketball coach Lefty Driesell
Lefty Driesell, the coach whose folksy drawl belied a fiery on-court demeanor that put Maryland on the college basketball map and enabled him to rebuild several struggling programs, died Saturday. He was 92.
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Lefty Driesell, folksy, fiery coach who put Maryland on college basketball's map, dies at 92
The Hall of Fame basketball coach Lefty Driesell has died.
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‘Let the joy be the individual kid's': UMD women's basketball coach on the state of youth sports
University of Maryland women’s basketball coach Brenda Freese recently spoke to USA Today about the state of youth sports. She told News4 the key is to let the joy and journey be each individual kid’s.
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Why are Black women only 2% of tenured professors?
Inequality remains an issue in higher education, not just with the student population but with professors. Only a small percentage of professors on most college campus are Black women. Those we spoke with say part of the problem is in the pipeline.