More than 97 percent of UMD community members on campus are vaccinated
The University System of Maryland implemented a systemwide vaccine mandate in April.
UMD’s newest dorm opens doors for University Honors students, other freshmen
The six-story building houses 450 residents and includes central air conditioning and private bathrooms.
Here’s how to travel to DC as Green Line Metro closures persist
The College Park Metro station is among four Green Line stops set to reopen next week.
Golf caddies awarded scholarships in new Evans Scholars Foundation UMD chapter
The program has chapters at more than a dozen universities, including Penn State and Indiana universities.
UMD students launch messaging app as alternative to GroupMe
When students join Shellter, they’re added to group chats for each of their courses and can message their classmates.
UMD breaks ground on 105,000 square foot chemistry building
The new building will include 34 research labs, two core research facilities and 13,000 square feet of collaboration space.
UMD releases additional COVID-19 guidance for fall semester
Fully vaccinated instructors don't have to wear masks if they maintain social distancing and the audience is masked.
Family of student who died of adenovirus sues UMD for more than $100 million
The $100.4 million lawsuit comes nearly three years after Olivia Paregol's death.
US Secretary of State visits UMD, touts investments in infrastructure
The visit came on the eve of the Senate’s vote on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.
UMD to reinstate indoor mask mandate
The new policy, effective Sunday, requires mask-wearing indoors regardless of vaccination status.