UMD’s journalism major is no longer a Limited Enrollment Program
An increase in faculty through grant funding has allowed the program to expand to more students.
UMD plans to include unlimited laundry in housing costs next fall
The university plans to readjust its current budget that will result in no added cost to students living on campus.
UMD SGA calls for intersectionality requirement for general education with amended bill
The amended bill was passed unanimously.
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.