USM Student Council town hall focuses on challenges of COVID-19, racial injustice Panelists also discussed the possibility of making vaccines mandatory in the fall semester. Clara Niel April 23, 2021
Community members talk history of racism and urban renewal along Purple Line corridor Some voiced concerns about the Purple Line could affect residents in Langley Park and Lakeland. Anaya Truss-Williams April 22, 2021
USM Board of Regents gives chancellor authority to determine mandatory vaccine policy Local schools, including American and Johns Hopkins universities, have all already mandated COVID-19 vaccines for the fall semester. Clara Niel April 16, 2021
Maryland General Assembly approves $71 million in funding for UMD infrastructure projects The legislature also approved $3.5 million in funding for public health programs. Shifra Dayak April 16, 2021
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned this week. Here’s what you need to know. These are the bills you should know about. Matt McDonald April 15, 2021
MGA passes state bill that would add student oversight to fee allocation at USM schools “This is an incredible step towards showing that we can take action, we can make ourselves involved,” Ben Baitman said. Clara Niel April 14, 2021
Maryland health department pauses all Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations Out of 6.8 million vaccinations, six reported a “rare and severe” blood clot. Madison Peek April 13, 2021
USM could likely mandate COVID vaccines, says Maryland attorney general’s office The USM has not made a decision on any vaccination requirements in the fall. Rina Torchinsky April 9, 2021
Maryland legislature passes collective bargaining bill backed by UMD’s workers’ union The bill permits a union representing employees at multiple University System of Maryland institutions to negotiate one “master agreement” with the system. Clara Longo de Freitas April 8, 2021
Marylanders 16 and older to be eligible for COVID vaccine at mass sites starting Tuesday Marylanders 16 and older can receive a vaccine at any provider by April 12. Matt McDonald April 5, 2021