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
“A lifelong battle”: UMD students join March on Washington following summer of protests Some were following in the footsteps of their grandparents, who participated in the 1963 march. Angela Roberts August 29, 2020
UMD announces temporary amendments to grading, attendance, final exam policies The requirement that every undergraduate course has a final exam has been temporarily waived. Amanda Hernández August 29, 2020
“Can’t be ignored”: Buoyed by NBA, UMD’s Black athletes speak out against systemic racism “It is so much bigger than [sports].” David Suggs August 29, 2020
Police send out safety notice after four reports of fraud UMPD received four reports of scams over the past two weeks. Rina Torchinsky August 28, 2020
Black Faculty and Staff Association presses Pines on unions, systemic racism Some Black employees were dissatisfied after Pines spoke on racism in virtual body meeting. Rina Torchinsky August 28, 2020