Graduate students say acquiring parental accommodations is difficult The vague policies and overall confusing process have long been a topic of discussion among the Graduate Student Government. Khushboo Rathore January 28, 2021
UMD professors and staff discuss medical racism, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy at panel The event was part of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion's anti-racism teach-in. Victoria Ebner January 28, 2021
Remote learning is making it harder for marginalized students at UMD to stay afloat "It’s not the same. It's a lot harder," a student said. Anaya Truss-Williams January 28, 2021
Maryland Board of Public Works approves $3.5 million settlement to Jordan McNair’s family Gov. Larry Hogan expressed hope that the settlement would bring “some measure of relief" to the family. Angela Roberts January 27, 2021
University of Maryland announces partnership with Jordan McNair Foundation “We will cement Jordan’s legacy and enhance a culture of player safety," university President Darryll Pines said. David Suggs January 27, 2021
Health center director says there’s no timeline on when UMD could get COVID-19 vaccines UMD has not received vaccines to distribute to the campus community, but some employees are now eligible. Eric Neugeboren January 25, 2021
UMD received nearly 200 reports of noncompliance with COVID-19 guidelines in the fall The total includes reports to the ethics, integrity and compliance reporting system and University Police. Madison Peek January 24, 2021
UMD to offer pass/fail grading on up to 7 credits in the spring The announcement comes after widespread backlash from students over the lack of an extended pass/fail grading system in the fall. Amanda Hernández January 22, 2021
Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., longtime Maryland senate president, dies at 78 In June, UMD named its main administration after the state senate president emeritus. Eric Neugeboren January 15, 2021
UMD set to reach $3.5 million settlement with family of Jordan McNair The Board of Public Works will consider the requested settlement later this month. Angela Roberts January 15, 2021