UMD still plans to hold spring break despite spike in COVID-19 cases, President Pines says Since Feb. 16, the university has reported 146 COVID cases in its on-campus testing program and 135 students have self-reported positive test results. Eric Neugeboren February 22, 2021
City of College Park opens applications for its Restorative Justice Steering Committee The committee seeks to address the city's history of oppression of the Lakeland community. Emily Williams February 22, 2021
With campus COVID cases on the rise, UMD community sounds off on sequestering order Some say the directive is necessary, but others think it's extreme. Clara Longo de Freitas February 22, 2021
UMD community members say Biden’s LGBTQ protections aren’t enough There's work to be done at federal and university levels, some say. Lexi Gopin February 22, 2021
UMD students push to remove Thomas V. Mike Miller’s name from admin building The students cite Miller's racist and homophobic remarks in their request for removal. Eric Neugeboren February 22, 2021
A truck blaring COVID-19 vaccine and testing info drove through College Park this weekend The truck is part of a campaign from the Maryland Department of Health. Emily Williams February 21, 2021
A $1.4 billion proposal from Gov. Hogan could soften the pandemic’s blow to the USM budget The support would allow USM to limit the rise of in-state tuition to 2 percent. Clara Niel February 21, 2021
UMD reports most daily COVID-19 cases of the academic year from campus testing The rise in positives from campus testing rises comes as state and county cases decline. Eric Neugeboren February 21, 2021
UMD DOTS suspends several routes as part of increased COVID-19 restrictions Suspended routes include the 115 Orange and the 117 Blue. Eric Neugeboren February 20, 2021
UMD classes online, students asked to sequester for a week amid rise in COVID cases Students are instructed to restrict their activities and stay in their rooms as much as possible. Rina Torchinsky February 20, 2021