Miles from Ethiopia, UMD community members worry for their families amid Tigray crisis "If my parents hadn’t fled Tigray because of the last war, I could have been there right now." Joelle Anselmo April 15, 2021
With March Madness afoot, Maryland delegate calls for national student-athlete protections Del. Brooke Lierman called on federal lawmakers need to enact national standards to protect student-athletes. Matt McDonald March 25, 2021
UMD projected to receive about $58 million from recent COVID-19 relief bill The $1.9 trillion bill is the third economic relief bill passed since the beginning of the pandemic to fund education. Eric Neugeboren March 25, 2021
Former UMD professor joins Biden administration for infrastructure-security role David Mussington was appointed executive assistant director for infrastructure security within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Eric Neugeboren March 23, 2021
House passes bill to create pathway to citizenship for millions of Dreamers About 120 UMD students are DACA beneficiaries. Amanda Hernández March 18, 2021
UMD community members reeling in aftermath of Texas winter storm Many felt helpless in the aftermath of the winter weather event. Shifra Dayak February 24, 2021
UMD community members say Biden’s LGBTQ protections aren’t enough There's work to be done at federal and university levels, some say. Lexi Gopin February 22, 2021
UMD community reflects on disbandment of 1776 Commission Community members are calling for more education reform to provide students with an unfiltered look at Black history in America. Clara Niel February 19, 2021
UMD professors say Biden’s education policies could boost student interest in Black history Some university professors say Biden's policies will encourage students to continue to seek out diverse curriculum when they enter college. Freelance Reporter February 17, 2021
UMD community is optimistic the Biden administration will revitalize Title IX regulations Biden has signaled a desire to overturn the Trump administration’s regulations. Eric Neugeboren February 11, 2021