Residents in at least two UMD Greek life houses quarantining after positive COVID-19 cases Three residents in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house have tested positive, according to a member. Eric Neugeboren September 5, 2020
President Pines answers questions on international students, child care at GSG meeting The GSG also passed a resolution calling for better allocation of graduate student fees. Clara Longo de Freitas September 5, 2020
UMD lifts at least 10 suspensions after issuing 19 for noncompliance with COVID-19 rules A central board member of the University Student Judiciary raised alarm at the suspensions. Angela Roberts September 5, 2020
UMD announces dates of next mandatory COVID-19 testing event It also announced new ways technology will be used to track the virus' spread. Matt McDonald September 4, 2020
UMD finds new undocumented coordinator, announces new women’s studies dept. name The department is being named after Harriet Tubman. Eric Neugeboren September 4, 2020
Several UMD students living in Cumberland Hall moved to quarantine housing At least one positive case has been identified on Cumberland's seventh floor. Angela Roberts September 3, 2020
SGA votes to add CFO position to bylaws, holds off on confirming role’s payment Students elected Kane Zambelli as chief financial officer in April. Lyna Bentahar September 3, 2020
“It’s gonna be chaos”: UMD employees manage work and child care amid COVID-19 "You’re trying to manage all your own feelings and fears ... while also trying to keep their world and their lives and their experiences as normal as possible.” Clara Longo de Freitas September 3, 2020
Preventing Sexual Assault group petitions for revisions to UMD’s Title IX guidelines PSA launched a petition and set of demands in late August. Eric Neugeboren September 3, 2020
UMD launches interdisciplinary research initiative to support new professors The program is one of President Pines’ initial goals. Brent Abel September 1, 2020