Q&A: Spyridon Marinopoulos is UMD’s Health Center next director Marinopoulos will begin his role in January. Brent Abel November 1, 2020
Students Helping Honduras holds Halloween-themed fundraiser for COVID-19 relief The organization sold spooky-themed baskets to raise money for the Students Helping Honduras COVID Emergency Fund. Freelance Reporter October 30, 2020
UMD experts advise students on taking care of their mental health during the pandemic The panelists encouraged students to maintain schedules that included going outside, taking walks and disengaging from the news. Lyna Bentahar October 30, 2020
UMD to fund free one-on-one STI testing for the next several months The testing, which started in October, will continue into the spring semester. Madison Peek October 30, 2020
UMD students volunteer as poll workers during early voting at Xfinity Center The polls are currently open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for early voting. Freelance Reporter October 30, 2020
Hispanic freshman enrollment at UMD jumped to a four-year high this fall There was also a small increase in the number of Black or African American freshmen enrolled. Eric Neugeboren October 30, 2020
“A lot of possibilities”: UMD students modify Halloween celebrations as COVID-19 spreads The CDC designated traditional trick-or-treating and indoor parties as "higher risk activities." Sahana Jayaraman October 29, 2020
This student group is rallying behind UMD union employees Members of United Students Against Sweatshops want students to become more aware of employee issues on the campus. Jonathan Tercasio October 29, 2020
UMD student teachers gain experience with online instruction While many are still enjoying student-teaching, some students say they worry they're not getting the experience to prepare them to one day be in the classroom. Freelance Reporter October 29, 2020
Students petition UMD to return to pass/fail grading for hybrid semester The university returned to its standard grading policy this semester, despite many students remaining virtual. Freelance Reporter October 29, 2020