UMD student organization hosts guest speaker series to encourage virtual networking Guests in the speaker series include Denis McGlynn, CEO of Dover Motorsports, and entrepreneurs who were on the popular show Shark Tank. Freelance Reporter March 11, 2021
UMD women, gender and sexuality studies dept. celebrates namesake at Harriet Tubman Day The event's featured speaker was a relative of Tubman's and a UMD alumna. Madison Peek March 11, 2021
UMD launches dashboard to track progress on 25 demands from Black student leaders The critical issues include increasing Black faculty, ending the "militarization" of University Police and creating more spaces for Black students. Angela Roberts March 10, 2021
More than 3,000 UMD dorm residents are leaving campus for spring break Around 400 dorm residents will be staying on campus. Christine Zhu March 10, 2021
Women of color in UMD community are making it as entrepreneurs despite challenges Women of color have been the driving force of the growth of women-owned businesses over the past decade. Freelance Reporter March 9, 2021
UMD workers’ union speaks out on unsafe work conditions in first state labor board hearing The board is having hearings throughout the week. Clara Longo de Freitas March 9, 2021
No SATs, virtual counselors: High school seniors reflect on applying to UMD amid COVID The university recieved a record number of applicants for the fall 2021 semester. Clara Niel March 9, 2021
UMD SGA to hold student body vote on allocating fees to MaryPIRG staff salaries Students will vote on allocating a little more than $34,000 for the salary of a MaryPIRG campus organizer. Sofia Garay March 9, 2021
UMD Task Force on Community Policing pushes back release of recommendations The task force won't release its recommendations until the end of the spring semester. Madison Peek March 8, 2021
UMD extends test-optional applications until 2023 The extension is part of an effort to increase access to the university. Clara Niel March 8, 2021