Dozens gather at socially distanced UMD protest to hear demands of Black Terps Matter The coalition is calling for more safe spaces for Black students on campus, among other demands. Julia Nikhinson July 24, 2020
“There’s hope”: How a DACA recipient journeyed to UMD — and is fighting for a better life Brandon traveled to the U.S. from El Salvador with a coyote when he was 9 years old. Amanda Hernández July 24, 2020
UMD students in dorms might not have roommates this fall, Pines says in radio interview Pines fielded questions from students and parents during his Thursday interview on The Kojo Nnamdi Show. Rina Torchinsky July 24, 2020
15 UMD community members test positive for COVID-19 after free testing events on campus The tests returned a 1.04 percent positivity rate, which is below the state’s average positivity rate of 3.8 percent, according to a campuswide email. Amanda Hernández July 22, 2020
Sexual misconduct reports, complaints, investigations fell at UMD in 2018-19 school year OCRSM released its annual report Wednesday, which shows the fewest investigations conducted since the office was founded in 2014. Eric Neugeboren July 22, 2020
UMD students in Commons, Courtyards rush to re-lease apartments as fall semester nears Some residents believe new rules for the fall should give them the right to terminate their leases. Angela Roberts July 21, 2020
Living in a UMD dorm this year requires agreeing to new terms. Some say they’re unfair. The deadline for signing a housing agreement is Monday. Kanika Mehra July 20, 2020
Incoming UMD freshmen debate on-campus living amid mostly virtual fall semester This fall, 92 percent of UMD's undergraduate course sections will be at least partially online. Daisy Grant July 18, 2020
UMD housekeepers file complaint with labor board over inadequate conditions amid COVID-19 “[The university] was not working with us in good faith to develop policies and procedures," a union organizer said last month. Angela Roberts July 17, 2020
UMD makes SAT, ACT scores optional, citing testing barriers due to COVID-19 The coronavirus pandemic may make it difficult for applicants to complete the exams, according to a fact sheet from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Chloe Goldberg July 17, 2020