Results from UMD undergraduate survey underline hardships students faced in the fall
The survey was released last month.
UMD assistant human resources vice president to leave post
Jewel Washington will become the chief human resources officer at the University of Texas at Arlington.
UMD to begin efforts with Aspire Alliance to diversify STEM faculty
UMD will begin its participation in the initiative to better recruit and retain diverse STEM faculty members.
UMD community members can now submit requests to change or remove campus building names
Some are focused on renaming Francis Scott Key Hall, Charles Hall, Calvert Hall and Eppley Recreation Center.
New UMD dorms to be named for former students who broke racial barriers
The first dorm is named for Hiram Whittle and Elaine Johnson-Coates and the second is named for Pyon Su and Chunjen Constant Chen.
UMD expected to sign agreement with MEDCO on student leases
Students who requested to have their on-campus apartment leases terminated will receive credit for the fall semester, per the agreement.
Maryland football cancels game against Michigan State after at least 21 new COVID-19 cases
The Terps reported 15 positive tests from athletes in the week of Dec. 10.
UMD names interim chief financial officer amid paused search for permanent position
Brian Burnett previously worked at the University of Minnesota and the University of Missouri.
Americorps service members at UMD persist through COVID-19 challenges
The four volunteers are currently working with the Campus Pantry, Fostering Terp Success and other campus organizations.
“No corners were cut”: UMD public health professors say the COVID-19 vaccine is safe
Some public health professors say that increased education should be used to combat hesitancy towards the vaccine.