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.
University Senate discusses new belonging survey, library systems update
University community members received an email with a link to complete the “Belonging and Community at UMD” survey earlier on Wednesday.
UMD president Darryll Pines gives updates on campus facilities plan in State of the Campus address
Pines highlighted the recently-finalized Campus Facilities Plan and a new chemistry building opening this spring.
USM moves admissions decision day to May 15 due to FAFSA delays
The change comes after the U.S. education department recently revamped FAFSA to simplify the application process for federal grants and loans.
University Senate discusses potential fall break, approves international relations major
A work group will bring a proposal for a two-day break in October to the registrar’s office to consider creating a formal change to this university’s calendar.
University Senate discusses free speech, interim chalking policy
The conversations come as student groups have chalked messages across campus during protests.