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
Former UMD President Wallace Loh is earning the second-highest salary at UMD this year The former president is earning $734k this year as an adviser to the USM chancellor. Eric Neugeboren March 8, 2021
Interactive: Tracking UMD COVID-19 metrics before and after the sequester-in-place order Here’s a look at what led the campus to a sequester-in-place and the university’s COVID metrics since. Rina Torchinsky March 8, 2021
A team of UMD students are building a machine to compete in a tunnel boring competition The team was selected out of nearly 400 applicants, and will be going up against 11 other groups in the competition. Freelance Reporter March 7, 2021
United Students Against Sweatshops pushes UMD to bargain with workers union Students in USAS handed out masks to union workers at McKeldin Library. Clara Longo de Freitas March 5, 2021
COVID-19 variant first prevalent in UK identified at UMD This variant is more contagious than others, according to the CDC. Shifra Dayak March 5, 2021
UMD community members participate in WIE Run the World challenge About 200 people have registered for the challenge so far. Freelance Reporter March 5, 2021
UMD student affairs VP Patty Perillo talks vaccines, fall semester outlook at town hall The university has confirmed the presence of a coronavirus variant in the campus community. Amanda Hernández March 5, 2021
Zero Hunger UMD hosts event on combatting food insecurity The student-run organization aims to educate students on food insecurity at this university and in the surrounding area. Freelance Reporter March 5, 2021