Here’s what to know about international student visas
International students across the country and Maryland have also recently had their visas revoked unexpectedly.
Federal government revokes visas from 7 people at UMD
Nearly 5,000 students at this university have student visas. Eighty-four percent of these students have an F-1 visa, which grants international people a temporary stay in the U.S. to attend an accredited academic institution.
UMD community members voice concerns on tightened university hiring guidelines
This university announced in an email on March 13 that it would pause creating new regular and contingent staff and faculty positions.
Miniature mascots: UMD class uses diamondback terrapin hatchlings to teach climate change
The diamondback terrapins were brought to this university’s education college through the Terrapin Education and Research Partnership.
Legal experts educate UMD students about immigration rights, protections
At the "Know Your Rights" event, which was held at Stamp Student Union on Tuesday evening, speakers emphasized the importance of staying informed.
UMD faculty members urge state legislators to pass collective bargaining bill
The bill would allow faculty to negotiate working and research conditions, such as workloads, wages and representation in dispute resolutions.
College Park Starbucks employees unionize, fight for better working conditions
Workers at the Starbucks in the College Park Shopping Center unanimously voted to unionize in December.
20 organizations petition to classify diamondback terrapins as endangered species
The petition, which was filed in September, would protect the terrapins under the Endangered Species Act.
Shake Shack set to open Wednesday in College Park
The restaurant will donate $1 from every sandwich purchased Wednesday to the University of Maryland Campus Pantry.
UMD RHA votes in favor of increasing dining, housing fees
RHA voted Tuesday to approve a 9.33 percent dining fee increase and a nearly 4 percent housing fee increase for fiscal year 2026.