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.
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.
House passes bill to create pathway to citizenship for millions of Dreamers
About 120 UMD students are DACA beneficiaries.
UMD community members reeling in aftermath of Texas winter storm
Many felt helpless in the aftermath of the winter weather event.
UMD community members say Biden’s LGBTQ protections aren’t enough
There's work to be done at federal and university levels, some say.
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.
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.
UMD community is optimistic the Biden administration will revitalize Title IX regulations
Biden has signaled a desire to overturn the Trump administration’s regulations.
Here’s what the Biden administration has done so far to reform the immigration system
Biden has signed eight executive orders on issues ranging from DACA to family reunification.
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.