UMD is awarding fellowships to some PhD students whose research was disrupted by COVID-19 Nominations for the fellowships can be submitted until July 1. Clara Longo de Freitas May 12, 2020
UMD’s GSG revises bylaws in penultimate meeting of the semester Members voted to add a Local and Civic Engagement Committee, among other changes. Clara Longo de Freitas May 12, 2020
What it’s like to defend a dissertation in the age of COVID-19 So far, 160 UMD students have defended their dissertations virtually. Clara Longo de Freitas May 8, 2020
UMD grads were hopeful about this year’s collective bargaining bill. Then, COVID-19 hit. The legislation would have allowed graduate student workers to unionize legally. Clara Longo de Freitas May 3, 2020
UMD GSG agrees on changes to constitution, clarifying language and reshuffling exec board Under the revised constitution, the body would have two vice presidents instead of its current eight. Clara Longo de Freitas April 28, 2020
UMD to hold the first round of summer classes online The university will announce a decision on fall classes by June 15. Clara Longo de Freitas April 22, 2020
Maryland receives half a million COVID-19 tests from South Korea Gov. Larry Hogan said his wife, the country's first Korean American first lady, championed the operation. Clara Longo de Freitas April 20, 2020
UMD community mourns student Trevor Quinn, remembered for his kindness and wit He died last week at the age of 20. Clara Longo de Freitas April 18, 2020
Police searching for 3-5 armed suspects after shooting inside The Enclave apartments The victim was taken to the hospital and appeared to be in stable condition. Clara Longo de Freitas April 18, 2020
Yoga, music, haircuts: UMD alum’s “Impromptu Streams” page has more than 1,000 members The page aims to provide live tutorials and virtual gatherings for people stuck in quarantine. Clara Longo de Freitas April 15, 2020