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.
Man with knife assaults person at Regents Drive Garage
The suspect is not in custody. Police advised community members to stay away from the area.
University Senate continues discussions on changing UMD final exam policy
The policy would eliminate the final exam requirement for classes and mandate final exams take place during this university’s designated finals week.
UMD President Darryll Pines hails possibilities of AI in State of the Campus
The University Senate also renamed the department, major and upper division certificate of African American Studies to African American and Africana Studies.
University Senate approves undergraduate global health degree, debates exam policies
The new major is a collaboration between this university’s public health school and several other departments.
UMD graduate student’s research helps turn Trans Health Equity Act into state law
Dual juris doctorate and master’s of public policy candidate Riley Grace Roshong has been working on LGBTQ+ issues in Maryland for several years.