UMD reschedules main commencement ceremony to Thursday
Severe weather is forecast for the main ceremony's originally scheduled date of Wednesday.
Wendy Powers named next agriculture and natural resources college dean
Powers, who works at Washington State University, is set to begin her role at this university on July 1.
Portable recording device found in Johnson-Whittle Hall bathroom
UMPD collected the recording device and did not find any additional devices during a canvas of the rest of the building’s bathrooms.
Live updates: UMD to close Wednesday due to inclement weather
In-person classes are canceled and only weather-essential employees are expected to report to work.
UPDATED: Water conservation request lifted in Prince George’s, Montgomery counties
The commission issued a water conservation request on Sunday after a significant increase in water main breaks and leaks due to cold temperatures.
Former University Park Mayor Joel Biermann arrested for child sexual abuse materials
Biermann faces 22 charges for possession of child sexual abuse materials and six additional child sexual abuse materials-related charges.
UMD rises to No. 44 in national college rankings
The ranking, released by U.S. News, is the best this university has ever received.
Larry Hogan wins Maryland Republican nomination for US Senate
Hogan served as Maryland’s governor from 2015 to 2023 and became the state’s second Republican governor to win reelection.
UMD further delays admissions decision day to June 1
The University of Maryland pushed the deadline for students to accept admissions offers to June 1 after FAFSA delays.
University Senate votes to remove final exam requirement
The approved proposal also states final exams must be held during finals week.