UMD rises to No. 44 in national college rankings
The ranking, released by U.S. News, is the best this university has ever received.
Hundreds of UMD students gather for presidential debate watch parties across campus
Students across the political spectrum held the events in dorms, academic buildings and Stamp Student Union
Wes Moore, Angela Alsobrooks give keynote speeches at Democratic National Convention
The pair highlighted the support Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris provided during key moments of their political careers.
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris tout prescription drug price cuts at Prince George’s County event
Thursday’s visit came hours after the administration announced the first 10 drugs selected for price reductions as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
Angela Alsobrooks wins Maryland Democratic nomination for US Senate
Alsobrooks became Prince George’s County’s first female county executive in 2018 after serving as the state’s attorney in the county from 2011 to 2018.
Larry Hogan wins Maryland Republican nomination for US Senate
Hogan served as Maryland’s governor from 2015 to 2023 and became the state’s second Republican governor to win reelection.
Meet the Republican candidates for Maryland’s US Senate seat
Maryland voters will elect a Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate on May 14.
UMD sees decline in reported COVID-19 cases after early-semester spike
The campus community reported nearly 700 COVID-19 cases in the first four weeks of the semester.
US House of Representatives subcommittee launches investigation into UMD COVID-19 policies
This investigation stems from concerns that the off-campus quarantine requirement for students who test positive for COVID-19 places unnecessary stress on students.
Supreme Court strikes down Biden student loan forgiveness plan
With a vote of 6-3, the court deemed President Joe Biden’s loan forgiveness plan illegal.