UMD students adjust to increased campus COVID-19 testing this semester This semester, students are required to undergo testing once every two weeks. Joel Lev-Tov March 4, 2021
At UMD Senate meeting, Pines discusses what spring commencement could look like Three of the four graduation options are in-person. Joelle Anselmo March 4, 2021
UMD COVID testing positivity rate declines after weeklong sequester-in-place The sequester-in-place order lasted a week, from Feb. 20-27. Eric Neugeboren March 3, 2021
City Council to send letter to WMATA opposing proposed closure of College Park Metro stop The cuts would also eliminate bus route 86 and shorten bus route 83, which both run through College Park. Shifra Dayak March 3, 2021
Over 100 students referred to conduct office for COVID noncompliance so far this semester The total includes data from the start of the spring semester through February. Angela Roberts March 3, 2021
RHA votes to support state bill requiring UMD to be carbon neutral by 2035 The FUTURE Act would require all state public universities to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. Christine Zhu March 3, 2021
Bill named for Jordan McNair moves through state legislature after setbacks last year The bill would require public higher education institutions to implement new health guidelines aimed at protecting student-athletes. Matt McDonald March 2, 2021
“Lifting their memories”: UMD hosts virtual vigil for Disability Day of Mourning The vigil is part of a national movement started by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Freelance Reporter March 2, 2021
Some UMD undergraduate commuters say housing costs pushed them out of College Park At some apartment buildings, rent can be more than $1,200. Clara Niel March 1, 2021
Some UMD community members have mixed feelings on the push for Harriet Tubman on $20 bill Some say it's a positive change, while others worry it's a performative act. Freelance Reporter March 1, 2021