UMD Senate approves two new post-baccalaureate programs
The senate approved the creation of two post-baccalaureate degree programs in climate policy and hearing and speech sciences Wednesday.
Iranian student groups at UMD rally in support of student protestors in Iran
These protests are part of an international movement that emerged after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died after being arrested by Iran's morality police in September.
Biden extends pause on federal student loan repayments to mid-2023
Payments are set to resume 60 days after the pause ends.
Here’s what to know about changes to the FAFSA application
The department hopes to have the changes fully implemented by the 2024-2025 academic year, but some changes will be implemented in phases before then.
Here’s what the challenge to affirmative action means for UMD students
It’s hard to tell whether the ending of affirmative action would impact admissions at this university, but the elimination of the policy could have far-reaching effects.
Applications for student loan forgiveness halted after court strikes down Biden’s program
The administration said it is seeking to overturn the ruling and will hold the applications of those who have already applied.
UMD President Pines highlights grants, faculty achievements in state of campus address
During the address, the university president announced the finalists for the university's Grand Challenges grant program.
‘Temple to public service’: UMD community gathers for public policy building dedication
The dedication marks the 40th anniversary year of the public policy school.
Federal appeals court temporarily halts student loan forgiveness program
Applications for the loan forgiveness program are still open.
Enzo4Sports foundation launches in late sports journalist’s honor
The Enzo4Sports Foundation — named after Enzo's Twitter handle which is now the foundation's official account — launched on Enzo’s birthday, Oct. 11.