“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
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. Chloe Goldberg May 8, 2020
UMD President Wallace Loh criticizes new Title IX regulations Loh says survivors shouldn't have to be cross-examined. Carmen Molina Acosta May 7, 2020
Department of Education releases new Title IX guidelines amid coronavirus closure The guidelines are set to go into effect in August. Eric Neugeboren May 6, 2020
Terps for Bernie members weigh supporting Biden, voting for a progressive candidate Terps for Bernie announced that they would not endorse Joe Biden. Eric Neugeboren April 22, 2020
Terps for Bernie members know Sanders’ chances are slim, but aren’t giving up on his ideas Former Vice President Joe Biden beat out Sanders in all but two primary states Tuesday. Chloe Goldberg March 12, 2020