UMD community members relieved, uncertain after ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas
With the deal’s first phase set to expire Saturday, several students and faculty said they hope the peace will continue, but are afraid it won’t.
UPDATED: Hot water restored in 5 UMD dorms after outage
The hot water outage, announced Thursday morning, included Anne Arundel, Dorchester, Queen Anne's, Somerset and St. Mary's halls.
UMD community members reflect on Native, Indigenous Heritage Month
This year's theme is "Back to Our Roots," which highlights the strength of community building in Native and Indigenous spaces.
UMD SGA committee votes unfavorably on divestment resolution
The SGA legislature on Wednesday can either vote to uphold the committee’s unfavorable report or vote to overturn the report.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist commends student protests at UMD event supporting Gaza
Chris Hedges joined this university’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter for a discussion on “genocide and global complicity” in Gaza.
Marylanders will vote on reproductive rights ballot question in 2024 election
The referendum would amend the state’s constitution to protect the “right to reproductive freedom,” which includes access to abortion and contraception.
Maryland receives $13.9 million in federal funding to help people with disabilities
The two five-year grants from the U.S. education department, which will begin this month, will help people with disabilities find employment and post-secondary education.
UMD community members promote students’ civil rights at event discussing Greek life
The event featured several speakers, including a university alum and former U.S. Representative Dennis Cardoza.
UMD welcomes refugee student with new national program
The University of Maryland has joined a new national program that resettles refugees from around the world to U.S. colleges and universities.
UMD construction round-up: Purple Line, new athletic centers see progress
Here is a look at the status of this university’s construction efforts.