UMD to decrease computer science transfer admissions by 90 percent in fall 2024 The requirements will apply to students entering the university beginning in fall 2024 and will not affect students currently attending the university. Lillian Glaros December 6, 2023
The courts didn’t kill Affirmative Action. A more nuanced approach will sustain it. Don’t mourn affirmative action. Diversity in colleges will thrive without checkboxes. Jessica Ye July 11, 2023
UMD’s college application asks about criminal history. Some say it’s invasive. The Common App decided to remove the question in 2018. Sofia Garay January 30, 2022
UMD sees lowest admissions rate in over a decade for 2020-2021 cycle The new rate signals a decline of roughly 11 percentage points from the 2019-2020 acceptance rate of 51 percent. Hannah Ziegler November 17, 2021
UMD extends test-optional applications until 2023 The extension is part of an effort to increase access to the university. Clara Niel March 8, 2021