UMD hires coordinator for immigrant and undocumented student life Rocío Fregoso-Mota will assume the position next week. Amanda Hernández October 6, 2020
PLUMAS is fighting for UMD to sever ties with ICE For some undocumented and immigrant students, the contract instills fear. Amanda Hernández October 4, 2020
UMD names new business school dean, who will start in January Prabhudev Konana currently serves as a dean for the University of Texas at Austin's business school. Amanda Hernández September 28, 2020
COVID-19 has hit immigrant communities hard. This local group has helped thousands. So far, they've helped over 1,300 families in Prince George's County. Amanda Hernández September 28, 2020
UMD’s Health Center names new director set to start in January Current interim director Dr. Sacared Bodison will stay on with an advisory role. Amanda Hernández September 18, 2020
With most UMD classes online, some students are struggling with internet access UMD's pool of available hotspots has expanded to 145 this semester. Amanda Hernández September 14, 2020
UMD announces temporary amendments to grading, attendance, final exam policies The requirement that every undergraduate course has a final exam has been temporarily waived. Amanda Hernández August 29, 2020
Students petition UMD to lower tuition and fees, citing online classes The petitions call to lower mandatory fees. Amanda Hernández August 20, 2020
UMD provides additional information on face covering policies All students and employees will be provided two face coverings. Amanda Hernández August 17, 2020
UMD to enter Phase 2 of on-campus research resumption in two weeks The announcement comes after in-person undergraduate instruction was delayed by two weeks. Amanda Hernández August 12, 2020