UMD finds new undocumented coordinator, announces new women’s studies dept. name The department is being named after Harriet Tubman. Eric Neugeboren September 4, 2020
Racist and homophobic slurs delay College Park’s fourth town hall on race, policing Panelists discussed the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement. Clara Niel September 4, 2020
Several UMD students living in Cumberland Hall moved to quarantine housing At least one positive case has been identified on Cumberland's seventh floor. Angela Roberts September 3, 2020
SGA votes to add CFO position to bylaws, holds off on confirming role’s payment Students elected Kane Zambelli as chief financial officer in April. Lyna Bentahar September 3, 2020
“It’s gonna be chaos”: UMD employees manage work and child care amid COVID-19 "You’re trying to manage all your own feelings and fears ... while also trying to keep their world and their lives and their experiences as normal as possible.” Clara Longo de Freitas September 3, 2020
Preventing Sexual Assault group petitions for revisions to UMD’s Title IX guidelines PSA launched a petition and set of demands in late August. Eric Neugeboren September 3, 2020
College Park to hold District 2 special election Nov. 8 In-person voting will take place at the College Park Community Center. Clara Niel September 2, 2020
UMD launches interdisciplinary research initiative to support new professors The program is one of President Pines’ initial goals. Brent Abel September 1, 2020
Guide: What you need to know about life at UMD in the age of coronavirus To prepare for a semester like no other, here’s a reference for all things dorms, DOTS and dining. Madison Peek August 31, 2020
UMD community protests new guidelines urging staff return to campus The union that protects UMD workers blasted the guidance as "paternalistic" and "out of touch." Angela Roberts August 29, 2020