Despite stipend increases, UMD graduate assistants still struggle financially
Many graduate assistants believe stipend increases announced in April 2022 aren't enough.
UMD launches new Shuttle-UM app to mixed student reaction
Nextbus, the previous transportation app for Shuttle-UM, had been in service since 2009.
More than 300 international students take advantage of GSG airport shuttle in August
The shuttle took students from Washington-Dulles International Airport to various stops in College Park.
Shuttle-UM reverts to fall 2020 route to College Park Metro
The route, which does not stop on South Campus, has elicited mixed reactions from students.
UMD SGA President Ayelette Halbfinger outlines priorities for this fall semester
Initiatives include advocating for mental health, creating a Native American memorial scholarship and working more collaboratively with university administration.
UMD to raise hourly student employee minimum wage to $15 in 2023
The minimum wage increase will take place three years before the state’s $15 minimum wage standard.
UMD to lift classroom mask mandate
The decision comes just days before the start of this university’s fall semester.
UMD announces interim Title IX coordinator
Current Title IX coordinator Grace Karmiol's last day will be Aug. 26.
UMD identifies first presumptive monkeypox case
The university health center sent an email Wednesday encouraging the campus community to take preventive measures.
UMD students commend Biden administration’s proposed Title IX changes
The proposed measures would compel schools to allow transgender students to use bathrooms that align with their gender identity, bar gender identity-based harassment and ensure others are using their correct pronouns.