UMD union still concerned on-campus workers aren’t getting proper supplies, guidance After a conference call with university and state officials, the union is hopeful remaining issues will be resolved this week. Angela Roberts March 31, 2020
“Every count means money”: UMD to host virtual census event to encourage student participation The hour-long event will be hosted on Instagram Live on April 1 at 5 p.m. Lillian Andemicael March 31, 2020
“Our class really lost a lot”: UMD seniors petition to postpone in-person commencement The University of Maryland cancelled in-person commencement due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Luciana Perez-Uribe March 30, 2020
Hogan issues “stay at home” order, violations punishable by jail time The order takes effect at 8 p.m. Monday night. Matt McDonald March 30, 2020
“Trying to make lemonade out of lemons”: UMD professors prepare to move classes online Faculty say some classes are easier to adapt than others. Matt McDonald March 30, 2020
UMD students will have free access to virtual textbooks for the rest of the semester The service will be provided until May 25. Kanika Mehra March 29, 2020
Small businesses in College Park struggle through coronavirus pandemic The Board and Brew and Vigilante Coffee are among the small businesses hit hard so far. Jonathan Tercasio March 28, 2020
“A blind decision”: High schoolers considering UMD to decide with no more in-person tours The decision deadline is May 1. Freelance Reporter March 27, 2020
UMD grad students can be graded pass-fail this spring, but must get at least a C- to pass They can opt to receive normal letter grades, though, just like undergraduate students. Angela Roberts March 27, 2020
UMD made the semester pass-fail. The SGA wants the only options to be A and A minus. SGA voted 23-13 in favor of the "Double A" grading system during a virtual meeting last night. Amanda Hernández March 27, 2020