Prince George’s County Council members rally for wrongly deported Maryland man’s release
U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement officials detained Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia on March 12 and later deported him to El Salvador.
University Senate votes in favor of amended UMD bereavement policy
The proposal would redefine bereavement as the period of mourning after “someone close to the student” dies, and list it as an acceptable justification for an excused absence.
Trump administration reverses termination of international students’ legal statuses
As of a campus wide email on Friday, five individuals at the University of Maryland are impacted by revoked visas.
Roots Natural Kitchen in College Park to close on April 30
The restaurant, which offers salads and grain bowls, is located on Calvert Road across from Trader Joe’s.
UMD career panel highlights Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American alumni
The event aimed to connect students with opportunities through networking, with panelists speaking about their careers and experiences.
University Senate votes in favor of uniting with other Big Ten schools against Trump
The resolution comes as the Trump administration seeks to exert control over higher education, including cutting research funding and revoking student visas.
Here’s a look at Trump’s recent executive orders targeting education
Trump signed orders Wednesday related to university accreditation and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Trump administration deports another Maryland man in violation of court settlement
The 20-year-old man from Venezuela was deported to El Salvador despite having a pending asylum petition.
UMD achieves accelerated carbon neutrality goal by Earth Day
Carbon neutrality describes the balance when the amount of greenhouse gas emissions are canceled out by the amount reduced in the atmosphere, which results in zero net carbon emissions.
Here’s what to know about international student visas
International students across the country and Maryland have also recently had their visas revoked unexpectedly.