Protesters hunger strike in D.C. as an ongoing blockade starves Yemen The Yemeni Liberation Movement has been protesting the blockade for the past month. Kanika Mehra April 18, 2021
USM Board of Regents gives chancellor authority to determine mandatory vaccine policy Local schools, including American and Johns Hopkins universities, have all already mandated COVID-19 vaccines for the fall semester. Clara Niel April 16, 2021
Maryland General Assembly approves $71 million in funding for UMD infrastructure projects The legislature also approved $3.5 million in funding for public health programs. Shifra Dayak April 16, 2021
This year’s SGA election will only have one party on the ballot This year’s ballot will also include a question on Francis Scott Key. Sofia Garay April 16, 2021
UMD students explore job opportunities at Stamp virtual job fair This event connected students with various Stamp departments looking to hire and allowed students to ask questions. Freelance Reporter April 15, 2021
Miles from Ethiopia, UMD community members worry for their families amid Tigray crisis "If my parents hadn’t fled Tigray because of the last war, I could have been there right now." Joelle Anselmo April 15, 2021
The project to revamp UMD’s Testudo site is underway The project is part of a program that will combine the Human Resources, Finance and Student Information platforms. Clara Longo de Freitas April 15, 2021
Shepherds for a semester: UMD animal sciences students tend to sheep on Campus Farm Students learn to feed, weigh and administer vaccines to newborn lambs while also caring for older sheep and rams. Christine Zhu April 15, 2021
PGCPS to reduce school security personnel with arresting powers next school year Though there are some county community members who support the removal of the officers, others are concerned about student safety if they are removed. Emily Williams April 15, 2021
Maryland college students are helping out at mass vaccination sites across the state The Maryland Medical Reserve Corps expanded to a university partnership that included the University System of Maryland. Clara Niel April 15, 2021