Dean Chang named UMD’s new interim chief innovation officer
Chang will take over for Julie Lenzer, who held the position for the past five years.
UMD GSG urges admin to consider COVID-19, maternity leave accommodations
The legislative body passed five bills calling for increased student support and policy changes.
Year of the Tiger: UMD students share their Lunar New Year customs
This year with the holiday on Tuesday, is the Year of the Tiger. Children born in this year will be competitive, brave and strong, according to Chinese lore.
As GRE comes under fire nationwide, UMD community members voice concerns
Research suggests GRE scores consistently correlate with a student’s race, gender and socioeconomic status.
Grad students’ collective bargaining bill divides UMD
Similar bills have been taken to the Maryland legislature 8 times and killed in the past 20 years.
Shige Sakurai, acting director of LGBTQ+ Equity Center, to retire after 12 years
Sakurai will retire Feb. 6 and start their new position at the Unitarian Universalist Association on Feb. 7.
‘Fearless’: UMD business professor Mark Wellman remembered for passion, generosity
Wellman directed the Business, Society and the Economy College Park Scholars program.
UMD’s college application asks about criminal history. Some say it’s invasive.
The Common App decided to remove the question in 2018.
Safety concerns spur some UMD professors to host classes online
Professors should consult their department chair or college dean if they want to move classes online.
UMD students turn to dating apps to connect with others amid pandemic
Some users looked for casual online friendships while quarantining alone.