Education college dean Jennifer Rice named UMD’s next provost
Rice will begin the role on August 11.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan lifts outdoor mask mandate
Hogan also lifted restrictions on outdoor dining beginning Saturday.
In his inaugural address, President Darryll Pines shares his vision for UMD
The university will invest $40 million to recruit faculty from underrepresented groups.
More than 60% of UMD community members on campus report receiving a COVID-19 vaccine dose
More than two-thirds of faculty and staff on campus reported being at least partially vaccinated.
UMD’s IFC responded to harassment at Black History Month event. Some say it wasn’t enough.
Two incidents were reported to the university’s Office of Student Conduct and Bias Incident Support Services.
UMD’s PHA has not been able to sanction chapters for COVID-19 violations
PHA's executive board is attempting to use a clause in its current policies to leverage authority over COVID-19 violations.
UMD loosens COVID-19 restrictions in dorms
Students in dorms can now host guests and eat in lounges.
UMD to begin offering COVID-19 shots to employees facing barriers to vaccination next week
The university will also loosen several coronavirus-related restrictions next week.
UMD projected to receive about $58 million from recent COVID-19 relief bill
The $1.9 trillion bill is the third economic relief bill passed since the beginning of the pandemic to fund education.
Former UMD professor joins Biden administration for infrastructure-security role
David Mussington was appointed executive assistant director for infrastructure security within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.