UMD reschedules main commencement ceremony to Thursday Severe weather is forecast for the main ceremony's originally scheduled date of Wednesday. Marijke Friedman May 19, 2025
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. Marijke Friedman May 16, 2025
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. Marijke Friedman March 12, 2025
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. Marijke Friedman February 11, 2025
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. Marijke Friedman January 12, 2025
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. Marijke Friedman October 31, 2024
UMD rises to No. 44 in national college rankings The ranking, released by U.S. News, is the best this university has ever received. Marijke Friedman September 24, 2024
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. Marijke Friedman May 14, 2024
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. Marijke Friedman May 2, 2024
University Senate votes to remove final exam requirement The approved proposal also states final exams must be held during finals week. Marijke Friedman April 24, 2024