UMD sees lowest admissions rate in over a decade for 2020-2021 cycle
The new rate signals a decline of roughly 11 percentage points from the 2019-2020 acceptance rate of 51 percent.
UMD wraps up community forum series on strategic plan
The plan is expected to be finalized in March.
UMD Prevention Research Center hosts lecture on LGBTQ+ safety in schools
Schools can provide training to administrators, teachers and parents to support LGBTQ+ students.
UMD RHA passes resolution encouraging mask-wearing on Shuttle-UM buses
The governing body passed the resolution by a vote of 17-3-1.
UMD voting turnout higher in presidential election than national average, study finds
The university has been higher than the national average since the 2016 election.
Community members say graphic in a UMD presentation perpetuates Asian stereotypes
The admissions and enrollment graphic included the phrases “Students of color minus Asians” and “White or Asian students."
This chatbot from UMD professors will answer questions about maternal, infant health
The professors are still designing the bot, and once it is released it will be available as a phone app.
Sexual misconduct reports, investigations dropped again at UMD in 2019-20 academic year
It is the fewest number of documented sexual misconduct investigations that the university has carried out in a single year.
New apartment construction sparks frustration, rekindles housing affordability worries
Construction is causing an increase of dust in the air and disrupting student life, some students say.
UMD honors Veterans Day with vigil and memorial service
The vigil was a part of the Veteran Student Life’s “Veterans Week” program and featured cadets from the Navy, Army and Air Force.