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UMD alumnus talks prison reform at public health school webinar

During the virtual event, Dr. John Hart spoke about the mass incarceration system in the United States, saying it disproportionately affects members of Black and brown communities.

Freelance Reporter
September 18, 2020

UMD students debate going home or staying on the campus to quarantine

If a student contracts or is exposed to someone who has COVID-19, they have the option of quarantining at their permanent residence or in university isolation housing.

Freelance Reporter
September 18, 2020

UMD SGA postpones annual safety walk due to COVID-19 concerns

The event was supposed to be held this month.

Lyna Bentahar
September 17, 2020

Attempted robbery of UMD student occurred off-campus Thursday morning

The Prince George’s County division of the Maryland-National Capital Park Police is investigating the incident.

Madison Peek
September 17, 2020

“On our own”: UMD students with accommodations struggle to adjust to new semester

Some students say the university is unprepared to accommodate their needs.

Victoria Ebner
September 17, 2020

Stress, bad food and flooding: What it’s like to be a UMD student in quarantine housing

More than 100 students are currently in quarantine or isolation housing.

Jonathan Tercasio
September 17, 2020

UMD cancels spring study abroad programs

The announcement follows the cancellation of winter 2021 study abroad programs.

Anaya Truss-Williams
September 16, 2020

UMD professors are adapting to the challenges of online instruction

Some needed additional training.

Anaya Truss-Williams
September 16, 2020

Feeling isolated, some UMD freshmen at home try to connect with campus community

"It doesn't feel like I'm even in college right now.”

Freelance Reporter
September 16, 2020

UMD clubs operate amid pandemic, hope to attract members at virtual First Look Fair

Adjusting to the pandemic, many university clubs and organizations have had to restructure their functioning for this semester, but nonetheless, they hope to attract interest at this year's virtual First Look Fair.

Freelance Reporter
September 16, 2020