Engineering professor Linda Schmidt is remembered for her boundless energy and generosity
Schmidt, a professor in UMD's mechanical engineering department, died March 12. She was 62.
UMD student task force aims to tackle COVID-19 vaccine hesitation, misinformation
The Vaccine Information Distribution Student Task Force started an Instagram account to better reach and connect with students.
UMD opens COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all faculty, students and staff
Eligible community members can register in the health center's online portal.
Maryland legislature passes collective bargaining bill backed by UMD’s workers’ union
The bill permits a union representing employees at multiple University System of Maryland institutions to negotiate one “master agreement” with the system.
This UMD alum’s health food company has flourished during the pandemic
D'vash Organics, which was co-founded by University of Maryland alumnus David Czinn, landed a deal with one of the largest date product manufacturers in the world earlier this year.
UMD’s PHA has not been able to sanction chapters for COVID-19 violations
PHA's executive board is attempting to use a clause in its current policies to leverage authority over COVID-19 violations.
UMD Student Affairs VP Patty Perillo talks vaccine distribution, fall plans at RHA meeting
The Maryland Attorney General ruled the university could not mandate the vaccines because they were released under emergency use authorization.
UMD loosens COVID-19 restrictions in dorms
Students in dorms can now host guests and eat in lounges.
UMD lifts yearlong hiring freeze on critical and essential faculty and staff
It may take several years to address the long-term financial prospects prompted by COVID-19.
UMD to begin offering COVID-19 shots to employees facing barriers to vaccination next week
The university will also loosen several coronavirus-related restrictions next week.