USM presidents address lack of trust in COVID vaccine due to history of medical racism Following COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, the presidents highlighted the efficacy of the vaccines. Clara Niel March 1, 2021
UMD SGA submits state bill that would add student oversight to fee allocation The SGA says the university broke system policy on the distribution of student fees. Clara Niel March 1, 2021
Students rally for state bill that would require UMD to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 The bill applies to all public universities in Maryland. Joel Lev-Tov February 24, 2021
UMD students push to remove Thomas V. Mike Miller’s name from admin building The students cite Miller's racist and homophobic remarks in their request for removal. Eric Neugeboren February 22, 2021
A truck blaring COVID-19 vaccine and testing info drove through College Park this weekend The truck is part of a campaign from the Maryland Department of Health. Emily Williams February 21, 2021
A $1.4 billion proposal from Gov. Hogan could soften the pandemic’s blow to the USM budget The support would allow USM to limit the rise of in-state tuition to 2 percent. Clara Niel February 21, 2021
At Maryland hearing, USM grad students once again fight for collective bargaining rights This is the ninth year that a collective bargaining bill has been introduced in the Maryland General Assembly. Khushboo Rathore February 19, 2021
This Maryland bill would eliminate life-without-parole sentences for juveniles For some, it could be a second chance at life after years behind bars. Eric Neugeboren February 18, 2021
Marylanders who qualify for the RELIEF Act could start receiving stimulus checks this week The comptroller’s office will send payments via direct deposit for the majority of eligible people. Matt McDonald February 18, 2021
UMD opposes state bill that would overhaul how Maryland handles public records requests Currently, a five-person board can only resolve disputes involving excessive fees for records requests. This bill would expand the board's jurisdiction. Matt McDonald February 12, 2021