UMD students and alumni petition for reform of policing on campus
Thousands have signed onto petitions calling for, among other demands, increased funding for mental health personnel.
Incoming President Pines emphasizes solidarity amid COVID-19 and anti-racism protests
Pines will take over as president on July 1.
UMD renames administration building to honor Thomas V. “Mike” Miller
Miller played a critical role in garnering state support for several initiatives at this university.
UMD to host First Look Fair virtually this fall
In years past, the First Look Fair gathered more than 700 student groups on McKeldin Mall.
Black Terps Matter protest demands UMD action against institutional racism
The protest was designed to raise awareness of the university’s own pitfalls with addressing racism.
Petition demands more support for UMD African American Studies Department
Thousands have signed on, joining the call begun by a doctoral student.
UMD introduces first steps of its anti-racism plan
The plan includes hosting a series of “Community Conversations.”
College Park, UMD religious leaders join vigil to honor Black lives
The event followed an eight-hour-and-46-minute prayer chain.
Loh “deeply concerned” for UMD international students after Trump’s visa limits
The announcement comes after President Trump’s Monday executive order, which limits the issuing of H-1B visas, H-2B visas, H-4 visas, L-1 visas, and certain J-1 visas.
College Park-UMD Metro stop to reopen Sunday
This stop is one of 15 that will open at the start of next week, after a three-month shutdown.