UMD to begin construction for new graduate student housing in Old Leonardtown The project aims to expand housing options for this university's graduate students, university president Darryll Pines said. Inaya Siddiqi April 9, 2024
South Campus Commons/Courtyards need semester-based leasing options Yearlong leases are restrictive. Students need semester lease options. Ravi Panguluri February 13, 2023
UMD students should be able to isolate in their on-campus apartments Location of isolation should not change for students who live in on-campus apartments. Rebecca Scherr September 6, 2022
Some Commons, Courtyards residents remain dissatisfied after UMD’s agreement with MEDCO Residents are still being held responsible for the remaining seven months of their 12-month leases. Jonathan Tercasio February 5, 2021
UMD expected to sign agreement with MEDCO on student leases Students who requested to have their on-campus apartment leases terminated will receive credit for the fall semester, per the agreement. Jonathan Tercasio December 17, 2020
Without help from the administration, UMDTenants turn to Maryland politicians State politicians have continued to push MEDCO to find a solution. Jonathan Tercasio November 11, 2020
Everyone deserves affordable housing. Yes, even in College Park. It’s time for College Park to do something about rent around the city. Maya Rosenberg September 28, 2020
UMD, Towson tenants join Maryland delegates at state house in fight to terminate leases Some state delegates are supporting the students. Jonathan Tercasio September 24, 2020
Over 100 UMD students hire legal team in fight to terminate on-campus apartment leases "If it has to happen, then we’ll vigorously defend them in the courts.” Angela Roberts August 11, 2020
As first month of rent looms, UMD students fight to terminate on-campus apartment leases Students have reached out to lawyers, flooded social media feeds and organized email campaigns to raise awareness. Angela Roberts July 31, 2020