UMD SGA reaffirms commitment to equity after racism allegations
The announcement comes after former diversity, equity and inclusion committee chair Mofi Solarin said she experienced microaggressions and racism from SGA leadership.
UMD student, former Olympic-level gymnast hopes to raise awareness about POTS
POTS can be difficult to diagnose and its symptoms are frequently overlooked, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
US education department to limit loan access for students obtaining non-professional degrees
The department’s federal loan cap for the degrees considered professional is $200,000, compared to the non-professional cap of $100,000.
UMD RHA votes in favor of dining, housing fee increases for 2026-27 school year
The fee proposals will be sent to university president Darryll Pines for final approval.
Meet the iconic bunny hopping around UMD
Samuel Booker IV adopted Butterscotch from a Virginia farm in 2020. He’s been bringing the bunny to campus ever since.
UMD community members urge university to increase protections for faculty researchers
Their efforts have been led over the past few months by the United Academics of Maryland-University of Maryland.
UMD project suggests ways food pantries can better serve communities
A university study looked into how food banks and pantries can make changes to achieve food justice and solve the hunger crisis.
UMD international student enrollment declined in fall 2025, data shows
Nearly 5,000 international students were enrolled at the university in fall 2024. That number decreased by about 400 students this fall
UMD SGA to begin impeachment investigation into student body president
The motion passed after SGA members claimed president Dhruvak Mirani exceeded his authority by firing a director for her behavior during a conflict.
Longtime UMD community member takes on new leadership position at Nyumburu Cultural Center
Psyche Williams-Forson became the center's interim director after its former leader, Ronald Zeigler, retired in August after serving for 25 years.