UMD reschedules main commencement ceremony to Thursday
Severe weather is forecast for the main ceremony's originally scheduled date of Wednesday.
Wendy Powers named next agriculture and natural resources college dean
Powers, who works at Washington State University, is set to begin her role at this university on July 1.
Take a look at how USM operates, influences UMD
The University System of Maryland, formed in 1988, is made up of 12 public universities, three regional higher education centers and a system office.
Here are some of the bills UMD SGA passed this year
SGA passed several initiatives during the 2024-25 academic year in response to student activism and federal and state legislation.
UMD set to add brighter, more energy efficient lights to McKeldin Mall
The Student Government Association’s annual safety walk found that lighting levels were a concern among university community members.
UMD symposium highlights political impacts on education
The event featured five education professionals from subjects such as law, policy and journalism.
College Park Starbucks workers go on strike, protest labor practices
The picket, which lasted more than two hours, was part of a larger strike organized by Starbucks Workers United chapters across the country.
Prince George’s County community members rally for better teacher working conditions
The rally came amid negotiations between the Prince George’s County Educators Association and Prince George’s County Public Schools for a new contract.
UMD GSG elects new executive board members for 2025-26 school year
Journalism doctoral student Keegan Clements-Housser will serve as the GSG’s 2025-26 president, while Ivy Lyons and Sydney Overton were elected vice presidents.
UMD researchers left with uncertain future after NSF cuts 14 grants
The grants make up a part of the 70 grants — totaling about $12 million — that have been cancelled or paused at this university since Trump returned to office in January.