Biden’s emergency COVID-19 plan includes stimulus checks for adult dependents
Adult dependents, which includes many college students, are eligible for $1,400 stimulus checks, per Biden's plan.
A day after Capitol riot, Maryland and Iowa men’s basketball knelt in protest
“It was one of the most memorable things I’ve been a part of in my basketball career."
After deadly insurrection, Gov. Larry Hogan calls for Trump’s removal or resignation
Hogan condemned the attack and emphasized the importance of a peaceful transition of presidential power
For some in UMD’s disability community, Joe Biden’s win could mean action for equality
“They not only started emphasizing disability, but they were fighting for it and prioritizing it."
The November election saw high youth turnout. UMD students aren’t sure it will continue.
Young people of color voted for Biden over Trump by overwhelming margins.
These UMD students are phone-banking for Georgia’s runoff Senate elections
Georgia’s two seats will determine which party has control over the Senate for the next two years.
Oregon passed a law decriminalizing hard drugs. Experts aren’t sure if Maryland will follow.
Alan Lehman, a professor at this university, said if the measure succeeds in Oregon, it could be applied to other states.
Not a coup, but something new: UMD professors decipher Trump’s post-election actions
Some UMD professors say Trump's reaction doesn't constitute a coup, but it's still unprecedented.
The nation’s deep political divide has polarized the families of these UMD students
With family on opposing sides, these students weigh in on the challenges of an increasingly hostile political environment.
“Makes me feel seen”: Here’s what UMD students think about Kamala Harris’ ascent to VP
Students celebrated Harris' historic win but vowed to hold her accountable.