UMD community honors loved ones with Day of the Dead altar
The altar will stay for a week to provide time to communally reflect on various memorializations, according to an email to the anthropology department.
Author of a Holocaust survivor’s memoir visits Jewish Studies center, discusses book
Dina Kraft headlined the Joseph and Rebecca Program and Center for Jewish Studies’ inaugural event in the center’s new library.
Hundreds protest UMD administration’s response to violence in Palestine
More than 300 people joined the protest and walk-out organized by this university’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine.
UMD community members author multiple letters in response to violence in Israel, Palestine
The letters called for a stronger response by university administration to the surge of violence in Israel and Palestine.
UMD adds nonbinary gender marker to Testudo site
The university has completed the multi-system overhaul needed for non-binary gender markers.
University Senate continues discussions on changing UMD final exam policy
The policy would eliminate the final exam requirement for classes and mandate final exams take place during this university’s designated finals week.
UMD updates COVID-19 protocols, allows students to isolate on-campus
The updates come after a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee launched an investigation into this university’s COVID-19 isolation protocols.
UMD DOTS has 1.7 active permits per available parking spot in Lot 1
Students with permits say it’s a daily struggle to find parking spots in their assigned lot.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launches service year program at UMD event
Maryland's Service Year Option program provides people ages 18 to 21 in Maryland with a nine-month paid work and mentorship opportunity.
UMD Dining Services hopes to promote cultural education with more diverse cuisines
Dining services hopes the new initiatives will introduce students to new cultures and bring students together over diverse cuisines.