As climate change tightens its grip, UMD community members bike to campus Biking instead of driving can decrease household emissions by up to 6 percent. Shifra Dayak April 22, 2022
UMD will no longer host winter commencement, effective next semester Students who graduate in the winter will be invited back to the campus to attend the spring commencement ceremony. Shifra Dayak April 7, 2022
Heat and hot water outages affect entire UMD campus Facilities Management does not have an estimate for when hot water and heat will be restored, according to an email Tuesday. Shifra Dayak March 29, 2022
UMD reports five referrals for COVID noncompliance since start of spring semester The five referrals were a part of 90 referrals filed since the beginning of the school year. Shifra Dayak March 6, 2022
Five UMD students commit to teaching in underserved areas this fall The students are working under Teach for America, a nonprofit organization that trains and places individuals at schools in underserved communities across the country. Shifra Dayak February 14, 2022
USM Board of Regents approves minimum wage increase to $15 for union-represented workers The increase will not include student workers and contractual workers who work at USM institutions. Shifra Dayak December 10, 2021
College Park City Council awards $26K in educational grants to six local schools The grants will go toward initiatives such as an environmental club and social and emotional learning resources. Shifra Dayak December 7, 2021
USM workers can now bargain under one contract after legislature overrides Hogan’s veto Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed a bill earlier this year. Shifra Dayak December 6, 2021
Board of Regents recommends $15 minimum wage for union-represented workers across USM The potential increase does not apply to contractors or student employees. Shifra Dayak December 3, 2021
UMD wraps up community forum series on strategic plan The plan is expected to be finalized in March. Shifra Dayak November 17, 2021