Some UMD students say they’re hesitant to speak up on controversial topics A study found that 62 percent of college students felt the campus climate inhibited them from expressing their beliefs. Clara Niel April 1, 2021
This UMD consulting group partners with renowned firm to provide guidance to student clubs The consulting group was founded this fall by three students at this university. Freelance Reporter April 1, 2021
UMD no longer has a contract with ICE The contract, which was set to expire in March 2022, lapsed because the ICE did not exercise the final year in the contract. Amanda Hernández March 31, 2021
All USM employees to receive administrative leave for Juneteenth All summer session classes at the University of Maryland will also be canceled for Juneteenth. Clara Longo de Freitas March 31, 2021
TransU and Prism host town hall to discuss transgender and nonbinary experience at UMD About 20 attendees gathered virtually on Tuesday. Joel Lev-Tov March 31, 2021
UMD launches set of family care benefits for employees Employees and graduate assistants will receive a premium membership to Care.com. Amanda Hernández March 29, 2021
Help Center volunteers offer a listening ear to students looking for support amid COVID-19 In a survey last semester, 82 percent of undergraduate students said the pandemic had negatively impacted their mental health. Madison Peek March 29, 2021
Geoscience is one of the least diverse STEM fields. Three UMD faculty hope to change that. The faculty are creating the PEARLS program, which seeks to diversify the geoscience field. Christine Zhu March 28, 2021
PLUMAS town hall panelists talk UMD’s contract with ICE, federal immigration policy The panelists discussed how changes to federal policy can affect individuals at a local and state level. Amanda Hernández March 26, 2021
After Atlanta shooting, UMD students hold vigil to heal and confront anti-Asian hate The vigil was organized by three students in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings. Clara Longo de Freitas March 26, 2021