UMD names interim chief financial officer amid paused search for permanent position Brian Burnett previously worked at the University of Minnesota and the University of Missouri. Eric Neugeboren December 15, 2020
UMD President Darryll Pines says decision not to offer pass/fail system is final Since the grading policy announcement, opposition has been fierce. Eric Neugeboren December 8, 2020
For UMD students and alumni who stutter, Joe Biden’s election win is “incredibly powerful” Students, alumni and faculty alike hope Biden's presidency will combat the stigma surrounding speech impediments. Eric Neugeboren November 24, 2020
Hispanic freshman enrollment at UMD jumped to a four-year high this fall There was also a small increase in the number of Black or African American freshmen enrolled. Eric Neugeboren October 30, 2020
UMD researchers have found traces of the COVID-19 virus in campus wastewater The researchers are working with administrators to develop a response plan. Eric Neugeboren October 22, 2020
After congressional run, Mckayla Wilkes is fighting to end the school-to-prison pipeline The former candidate started a nonprofit with a former UMD student. Eric Neugeboren October 19, 2020
UMD to allow guests in dorms for first time this semester Residents in traditional and semi-suite rooms can host one student, while those in suites and apartments can host two students. Eric Neugeboren October 12, 2020
UMD launches online dashboard to track hate bias incidents Students were unable to visit the dashboard Monday due to technical difficulties. Eric Neugeboren September 22, 2020
UMD to begin in-person undergraduate classes on Monday About 15 percent of undergraduate classes will be in-person. Eric Neugeboren September 10, 2020
Fourteen results from UMD’s COVID tests were miscommunicated to campus community members The university has administered about 20,000 tests. Eric Neugeboren September 10, 2020