UMD CMNS college receives $500k grant to improve introductory classes
The grant was awarded to over 100 other colleges and universities in the country from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
UMD sees record high in sexual misconduct reports during 2021-2022
Most of the reports did not result in investigations.
New UMD journalism college organization brings LGBTQ journalists together
Aaron Vogel, the former diversity and inclusion coordinator for the journalism college, said being part of NLGJA on a national level is important for networking with other LGBTQ+ journalists.
Patty Perillo discusses mental health, cultural centers with UMD SGA
Perillo and Provost Jennifer Rice commissioned a mental health task force earlier this year to look at what the university is doing regarding mental health.
UMD to remain test-optional through 2025
The new extension adds two more years of test-optional admissions.
UMD sticks to cannabis policy despite state referendum, rise in medical card holders
Cannabis is not permitted on the campus, and there are no exemptions for medical cannabis card holders, according to this university's student conduct director.
UMD Senate approves two new post-baccalaureate programs
The senate approved the creation of two post-baccalaureate degree programs in climate policy and hearing and speech sciences Wednesday.
UMD students win interactive case competition with web chatbot
The student team’s solution was to use artificial intelligence to help chatbots better detect user emotions and provide more accurate answers.
New UMD team will address bike, e-scooter safety complaints and infrastructure gaps
This year, there has been an increase in unsafe riding practices and reports of accidents on sidewalks, according to a statement from the university's Department of Transportation.
At UMD golf course, researchers and environmentalists find a place alongside golfers
Academic departments and programs — including the FIRE program, the entomology department and the applied agriculture institute — have also used the golf course for projects and research.