MGA passes state bill that would add student oversight to fee allocation at USM schools “This is an incredible step towards showing that we can take action, we can make ourselves involved,” Ben Baitman said. Clara Niel April 14, 2021
Here’s a breakdown of the latest curriculum additions to UMD’s University Honors program The University Honors program launched four new thematic clusters this year. Khushboo Rathore April 12, 2021
UMD to offer some in-person study abroad for the first time since spring 2020 Maryland Semester programs will be offered in Denmark, Italy, Spain and Sweden. Anaya Truss-Williams April 12, 2021
UMD Iranian Student Foundation holds socially distant Persian New Year celebration About 50 people were able to attend the event. Freelance Reporter April 12, 2021
UMD’s IFC responded to harassment at Black History Month event. Some say it wasn’t enough. Two incidents were reported to the university’s Office of Student Conduct and Bias Incident Support Services. Eric Neugeboren April 9, 2021
USM could likely mandate COVID vaccines, says Maryland attorney general’s office The USM has not made a decision on any vaccination requirements in the fall. Rina Torchinsky April 9, 2021
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. Christine Zhu April 9, 2021
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. Joelle Anselmo April 8, 2021
UMD opens COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all faculty, students and staff Eligible community members can register in the health center's online portal. Rina Torchinsky April 8, 2021
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. Clara Longo de Freitas April 8, 2021