Dominique Dawes, three-time Olympian, to deliver UMD winter commencement address Dawes was the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic gymnastics medal. Jonathan Tercasio November 12, 2020
Three tips for getting through Steny Hoyer’s UMD commencement address Another year, another bad commencement speaker. Max Foley-Keene April 24, 2020
Steny Hoyer as commencement speaker perfectly captures UMD’s hypocrisy Hoyer makes all too much sense as UMD's commencement speaker. Serena Saunders April 22, 2020
UMD to hold online commencement in May, open December ceremony for spring grads Spring graduates and guests will also receive tickets to a football game on Sept. 12. Rina Torchinsky April 20, 2020
Some College Park hotels are issuing refunds after commencement cancellation Many local hotels are seeing an increase in cancellations due to spring events no longer taking place. Freelance Reporter April 19, 2020
“Our class really lost a lot”: UMD seniors petition to postpone in-person commencement The University of Maryland cancelled in-person commencement due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Luciana Perez-Uribe March 30, 2020
Class of 2020, you’ve gotten through a lot Graduation may be canceled, but there are still reasons to celebrate. Serena Saunders March 23, 2020
Why are our commencement speakers so bad? UMD would be better off with commencement speakers who aren't rich and powerful. Max Foley-Keene November 1, 2019
UMD announces James Clapper as winter commencement speaker The former national intelligence director will speak at Xfinity Center in December. Eric Neugeboren October 22, 2019