15 UMD community members test positive for COVID-19 after free testing events on campus The tests returned a 1.04 percent positivity rate, which is below the state’s average positivity rate of 3.8 percent, according to a campuswide email. Amanda Hernández July 22, 2020
USM joins lawsuit against ICE over new student visa rule Maryland is joining 16 other states and the District of Columbia in the lawsuit. Chloe Goldberg July 13, 2020
UMD GSG issues rally cry to protect international classmates after ICE announcement They're calling on local, state and national officials to help. Clara Longo de Freitas July 9, 2020
UMD President Pines shows solidarity with international students following ICE guidance The university is also creating an Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator position, Pines announced. Amanda Hernández July 8, 2020
UMD announces further details about fall academic instruction Classes with more than 50 students will be online. Madison Peek July 7, 2020
Prince George’s County Police officer indicted for misconduct in office The officer was suspended in April 2019. Madison Peek July 1, 2020
UMD renames administration building to honor Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Miller played a critical role in garnering state support for several initiatives at this university. Amanda Hernández June 29, 2020
UMD to host First Look Fair virtually this fall In years past, the First Look Fair gathered more than 700 student groups on McKeldin Mall. Amanda Hernández June 29, 2020
Maryland athletics reports no positive tests in first round of coronavirus screening Maryland tested 105 student-athletes in its original screening. David Suggs June 26, 2020
UMD introduces first steps of its anti-racism plan The plan includes hosting a series of “Community Conversations.” Clara Longo de Freitas June 24, 2020