Maryland Athletics holds panel on racial justice in sports The panel included journalists and UMD community members. Joelle Anselmo 6 days ago
After tumultuous election, current and former UMD students reflect on their ideal USA Six UMD community members considering the change they want to see in their everyday lives and the country as a whole. Joelle Anselmo December 9, 2020
UMD Senate approves new undergraduate engineering program at last meeting of the semester The Senate also approved a new concentration for the master of public health program. Joelle Anselmo December 9, 2020
As CDC eviction moratorium ends, local organizations fear for what’s next These organizations have already witnessed the toll that the pandemic is taking on families struggling to make rent. Joelle Anselmo December 1, 2020
Oregon passed a law decriminalizing hard drugs. Experts aren’t sure if Maryland will follow. Alan Lehman, a professor at this university, said if the measure succeeds in Oregon, it could be applied to other states. Joelle Anselmo November 24, 2020
UMD’s diversity education requirements may be revamped soon The changes aim to help students understand their own identities and systemic racism, among other issues. Joelle Anselmo November 23, 2020
The nation’s deep political divide has polarized the families of these UMD students With family on opposing sides, these students weigh in on the challenges of an increasingly hostile political environment. Joelle Anselmo November 16, 2020
UMD Senate approves new technology and bilingual skills certificate programs Both programs will begin next academic year. Joelle Anselmo November 11, 2020
UMD students weigh returning to campus for spring semester Provost Mary Ann Rankin wrote in a campuswide email that the spring semester would still be conducted in a hybrid fashion. Joelle Anselmo November 10, 2020
Greenbelt receives sustainability certification from Sustainable Maryland Riverdale Park and Hyattsville were among other top performers in Prince George's County. Joelle Anselmo October 29, 2020