UMD fall freshman class sees increases in Black, Asian students The number of Black or African American students increased 18 percent compared with last year’s class. Rina Torchinsky October 27, 2022
More than 10 percent of UMD winter classes set to be at least partially in person The winter session begins as the state's COVID-19 test positivity rate exceeds 20 percent. Rina Torchinsky January 2, 2022
Odor from UMD lab ovens led to hazmat report Wednesday morning The fire department deemed the area safe just before 10:40 a.m. Rina Torchinsky July 14, 2021
Rick Court, ex-Terps trainer who allegedly abused players, hired at Michigan high school The former trainer, who was found to foster a humiliating environment, will be subject to sensitivity training and a "60 working day probationary period" as part of his new job. Rina Torchinsky June 16, 2021
Maryland Gov. Hogan signs Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act into law The bill boosts health precautions for student-athletes in the University System of Maryland. Rina Torchinsky May 18, 2021
Power outage leaves Stamp, St. Mary’s and Dorchester halls in the dark The campus lost power to an electrical feeder early Sunday. Rina Torchinsky May 16, 2021
USM Board of Regents votes to increase tuition, fees for 2021-22 academic year Out-of-state tuition will increase by 5 percent. Rina Torchinsky May 6, 2021
M&T Bank Stadium’s COVID-19 vaccination site hosts ‘University Days’ through Saturday Students, faculty and staff at Maryland colleges are eligible. Rina Torchinsky May 3, 2021
Prince George’s County to pilot walk-up vaccine clinic at Sports and Learning Complex The complex in Landover will accept walk-ups on Monday before returning to its normal vaccination schedule Tuesday. Rina Torchinsky May 2, 2021
UMD adds campus COVID-19 vaccine data to online dashboard As of last week, about 79 percent of campus community members have been at least partially vaccinated and about 47 percent are fully vaccinated. Rina Torchinsky April 30, 2021