Q&A: Spyridon Marinopoulos is UMD’s Health Center next director
Marinopoulos will begin his role in January.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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."
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.
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.
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.