A voting guide for college students in College Park The 2020 presidential election is approaching, and the last day to register to vote in Maryland is Oct. 13. Freelance Reporter October 12, 2020
As the presidential election nears, some UMD students are wary of mail-in voting They want to make sure their vote actually counts. Anaya Truss-Williams September 18, 2020
“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. Angela Roberts August 29, 2020
“Can’t be ignored”: Buoyed by NBA, UMD’s Black athletes speak out against systemic racism “It is so much bigger than [sports].” David Suggs August 29, 2020
Trump administration announces it won’t accept new DACA recipients There are approximately 120 University of Maryland students under the program. Amanda Hernández July 29, 2020
“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. Amanda Hernández July 24, 2020
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. Chloe Goldberg July 14, 2020
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. Lyna Bentahar June 19, 2020
UMD received more than $10.7 million to support students impacted by COVID-19 Applications for aid close Aug. 1. Madison Peek June 12, 2020
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. Rina Torchinsky May 12, 2020