Wes Moore to be UMD’s 2024 commencement speaker
Moore has served as Maryland’s governor since 2023, after he was elected the third Black governor in United States history and the first to represent Maryland.
UMD revises English requirements for international teaching, graduate assistants
The current system, a two-year pilot program, now allows students to submit their TOEFL scores to this university for English proficiency requirements.
Pitch Dingman Competion features business ventures from local students, alumni
Ten businesses, comprised of students and alumni from the university system, participated in the annual finalist competition.
UMD students criticize micromobility ticketing appeal process
Appealing a citation requires students to the District Court in Hyattsville — about a ten-minute drive from campus.
New RHA president, vice president share priorities for next year
In the coming year, the pair said they plan to prioritize connection among students and addressing rising levels of food insecurity.
UMD DOTS avoids Shuttle-UM cuts with steep fee increase
The Board of Regents approved the DOTS request for an about 16.4 percent Shuttle-UM fee increase, which will cost students roughly $44 more per semester.
UMD community raises awareness about sexual assault on Denim Day
Denim Day has been recognized internationally on the last Wednesday of every April since 1999 to support sexual assault survivors.
UMD community members hold sit-in to call for ceasefire in Gaza, divestment
Monday’s event included speeches and signs with messages directed towards university administrators. Students continued the sit-in Tuesday and Wednesday.
University Senate votes to remove final exam requirement
The approved proposal also states final exams must be held during finals week.
UMD Driskell Center holds symposium to preserve Black art
The symposium featured the Driskell Center’s archives collection, which includes an exhibition of more than 70 artworks made by various Black artists.