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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.