UMD students voice worry, call to action as Hurricane Melissa devastates communities
The Category 5 hurricane wreaked havoc across the Caribbean, making landfall in Jamaica before heading toward Cuba, Haiti, the Bahamas and Bermuda.
UMD professor locks away student cellphones to increase focus, connection
Initially, students said they were taken aback that their devices would be locked up, but the professor believes that they have since adjusted positively.
UMD community members reflect on war, humanitarian crisis in Sudan
More than 40 students and university community members attended a roundtable Thursday about the civil war in Sudan.
UMD students celebrate diversity of South Asian culture at multicultural night
The annual event hosted by this university’s South Asian Student Association typically draws about 200 people.
Ellicott Hall to temporarily close in fall 2026 for AC installation, renovations
Hagerstown Hall is expected to receive similar renovations and construction is slated to start in January 2027 after more funding is approved.
New UMD gallery uses art to address sexual violence
The exhibition, which opened in Stamp Student Union in October, encourages the use of art for social change.
Alum, Iowa judge David Porter credits passion for law to his time at UMD
Porter said he looks back to his time at this university as a critical point in his life when he developed an interest in law.
Purple Line to begin testing light-rail vehicles at UMD in January
The testing on campus is expected to be conducted overnight on selected days from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
UMD SGA condemns student-hosted event with IDF soldiers, demands university issues apology
The resolutions come weeks after this university’s Students Supporting Israel chapter hosted three Israeli Defense Forces soldiers at an event on Oct. 21.
UMD alumni offer STEM students tips for job searching in a turbulent market
Four recent graduates shared their career experiences with students who plan to enter STEM fields at a panel on Tuesday.