“We have heard our community”: UMPD discusses decision to divest from 1033 program
New UMD President Darryll Pines announced the divestment on July 1.
UMD takes more steps to help housekeepers working without AC
The union that represents the housekeepers is "cautiously optimistic" that the situation will be resolved soon.
College Park City Council discusses petitioning county to evaluate no-knock warrant policy
The council discussed sending letters to the county officials requesting they reevaluate their policies.
Trump administration drops restriction for international students in online classes
Returning international students will now be able to retain their visa status come fall, even if all their classes are held virtually, as was the case in March when campuses began to close due to the coronavirus.
College Park businesses, nonprofits received up to $40.8 million in loans amid COVID-19
The loans are from the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program.
USM joins lawsuit against ICE over new student visa rule
Maryland is joining 16 other states and the District of Columbia in the lawsuit.
Nine Maryland student-athletes, staff test positive for coronavirus
Voluntary football workouts have been suspended.
As housekeepers fall ill without AC, UMD announces new measures to improve conditions
The union that represents UMD workers remains unsatisfied.
Dining hall plans for the fall semester include masks, grab-and-go meals
With many students returning to campus this fall, Dining Services plan measures to help combat the spread of the coronavirus.
UMD GSG issues rally cry to protect international classmates after ICE announcement
They're calling on local, state and national officials to help.