USM Chancellor Jay Perman issues systemwide COVID-19 vaccine mandate The fall mandate will include UMD students, faculty and staff. Clara Niel April 23, 2021
USM Student Council town hall focuses on challenges of COVID-19, racial injustice Panelists also discussed the possibility of making vaccines mandatory in the fall semester. Clara Niel April 23, 2021
Kislay Parashar elected next president of UMD SGA Parashar was the only presidential candidate this year. Sofia Garay April 22, 2021
Community members say MAGLEV train would be overpriced, destroy local environments The magnetic levitation train system was proposed by Baltimore-Washington Rapid Rail and would operate between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Anaya Truss-Williams April 22, 2021
Student artists explore themes related to COVID-19, sexual assault and identity at exhibit The art exhibit will be on display until May 15 at the Stamp Student Union. Christine Zhu April 22, 2021
Maryland football performance center to be named in honor of trailblazing Black athletes The state-of-the-art facility will pay homage to Billy Jones and Darryl Hill. Jacob Richman April 22, 2021
In his inaugural address, President Darryll Pines shares his vision for UMD The university will invest $40 million to recruit faculty from underrepresented groups. Eric Neugeboren April 22, 2021
UMD SGA President Dan Alpert touts diversity initiatives in State of the Campus address Alpert touted the SGA-backed revision of the diversity general education requirements Sofia Garay April 22, 2021
Community members talk history of racism and urban renewal along Purple Line corridor Some voiced concerns about the Purple Line could affect residents in Langley Park and Lakeland. Anaya Truss-Williams April 22, 2021
UMD partners with Safeway Pharmacy to vaccinate over 3,000 community members next week Vaccinations will take place at the Riggs Alumni Center. Christine Zhu April 21, 2021