UMD community members urge university to increase protections for faculty researchers
Their efforts have been led over the past few months by the United Academics of Maryland-University of Maryland.
UMD international student enrollment declined in fall 2025, data shows
Nearly 5,000 international students were enrolled at the university in fall 2024. That number decreased by about 400 students this fall
Longtime UMD community member takes on new leadership position at Nyumburu Cultural Center
Psyche Williams-Forson became the center's interim director after its former leader, Ronald Zeigler, retired in August after serving for 25 years.
UMD students celebrate diversity of South Asian culture at multicultural night
The annual event hosted by this university’s South Asian Student Association typically draws about 200 people.
As Six Flags’ Maryland location closes shop, longtime visitors say goodbye
The park’s parent company, which manages more than 40 amusement parks across North America, announced it would close the sole Maryland location in May.
After 50 years of serving up late-night bites, College Park’s Marathon Deli eyes expansion
Known for its late-night crowds, booming music and Terp-themed interior, the deli dishes up late-night cravings to students seven days a week.
UMD Students for Justice in Palestine petitions to cancel event with IDF soldiers
The soldiers’ presence could traumatize and endanger the safety of some students on campus, the petition said.
UMD SGA passes act urging university to recognize Graduate Labor Union
The SGA will now send a public letter to the university asking that it formally recognize the union and post the letter on the student government’s social media and website.
UMD alters language of Stamp’s multicultural involvement, community advocacy webpage
The office's homepage used to contain information about how to get involved with cultural communities on campus and had a longer mission statement.
UMD climbs to No. 42 in national college rankings, No. 16 in public universities
The university rose two spots from its No. 44 national college ranking last year, marking its highest placement yet.