UMD’s IFC responded to harassment at Black History Month event. Some say it wasn’t enough.
Two incidents were reported to the university’s Office of Student Conduct and Bias Incident Support Services.
USM could likely mandate COVID vaccines, says Maryland attorney general’s office
The USM has not made a decision on any vaccination requirements in the fall.
Engineering professor Linda Schmidt is remembered for her boundless energy and generosity
Schmidt, a professor in UMD's mechanical engineering department, died March 12. She was 62.
UMD student task force aims to tackle COVID-19 vaccine hesitation, misinformation
The Vaccine Information Distribution Student Task Force started an Instagram account to better reach and connect with students.
UMD opens COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all faculty, students and staff
Eligible community members can register in the health center's online portal.
In a sea of pricey rentals, CHUM is a beacon of housing affordability for UMD students
Some say the housing cooperative could shape what affordable housing looks like in College Park.
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System launched a COVID-19 vaccine hotline
The hotline, available in English and Spanish, can help people with vaccine preregistration and appointments.
Maryland legislature passes collective bargaining bill backed by UMD’s workers’ union
The bill permits a union representing employees at multiple University System of Maryland institutions to negotiate one “master agreement” with the system.
This UMD alum’s health food company has flourished during the pandemic
D'vash Organics, which was co-founded by University of Maryland alumnus David Czinn, landed a deal with one of the largest date product manufacturers in the world earlier this year.
UMD’s PHA has not been able to sanction chapters for COVID-19 violations
PHA's executive board is attempting to use a clause in its current policies to leverage authority over COVID-19 violations.