As the presidential election nears, some UMD students are wary of mail-in voting
They want to make sure their vote actually counts.
“A lifelong battle”: UMD students join March on Washington following summer of protests
Some were following in the footsteps of their grandparents, who participated in the 1963 march.
“Can’t be ignored”: Buoyed by NBA, UMD’s Black athletes speak out against systemic racism
“It is so much bigger than [sports].”
Trump administration announces it won’t accept new DACA recipients
There are approximately 120 University of Maryland students under the program.
“There’s hope”: How a DACA recipient journeyed to UMD — and is fighting for a better life
Brandon traveled to the U.S. from El Salvador with a coyote when he was 9 years old.
Trump administration drops restriction for international students in online classes
Returning international students will now be able to retain their visa status come fall, even if all their classes are held virtually, as was the case in March when campuses began to close due to the coronavirus.
Supreme Court rules against Trump’s plans to undo DACA, protecting 120 UMD Dreamers
UMD President Wallace Loh urged the passage of the American Dream and Promise Act.
UMD received more than $10.7 million to support students impacted by COVID-19
Applications for aid close Aug. 1.
UMD receives approval for $21 million in funding from CARES Act to cover pandemic losses
Half of the funding will be directed toward students considered eligible by the federal government.
UMD, WaPo poll finds most Americans do not want to rush reopening nonessential businesses
Over half said they would feel uncomfortable going to restaurants, movie theaters and clothing stores.