UPDATED: UMD’s Canvas back online after web services outage
The learning management system was down on Monday due to issues with Amazon Web Services.
UMD makes steady progress with sustainability, environmental goals
Guided by its Climate Action Plan, this university has set climate targets such as a fast-tracked carbon-neutrality deadline and a zero-emissions vehicle fleet.
Prince George’s County community members rally along Route 1 for ‘No Kings’ protest
Nearly 1,500 Prince George’s County community members gathered along five miles of Route 1 to protest President Donald Trump and advocate for democracy.
UMD experts say worse political gridlock is contributing to government shutdown’s length
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are either working without pay, getting furloughed or receiving partial paychecks because of the shutdown.
UMD researchers showcase robotic dog, speech application at AI event
The “AI for Public Good” event took place at several buildings at the university on Thursday.
UMD researchers map economic effects of federal health research cuts
This university is joining a team of researchers from several universities in mapping the impacts of federal cuts to scientific and medical research.
UMD president Darryll Pines discusses federal pressure in State of the Campus address
The department sent the 10-page “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” to nine major U.S. universities earlier this month.
3 Prince George’s County Council members reflect on African heritage, community progress
Council members Krystal Oriadha, Wala Blegay and Wanika Fisher all said their positions on the council reflect growing inclusion of immigrants in the community.
DOGE website says it cut nearly $15M from UMD grants
The Department of Government Efficiency's “Wall of Receipts” says at least 30 grants to this university have been reduced or cut since January.
UMD community members discuss federal funding cuts, university response at union town hall
The event was organized by United Academics of Maryland-University of Maryland, this university’s American Association of University Professors chapter.