UMD takes more steps to help housekeepers working without AC The union that represents the housekeepers is "cautiously optimistic" that the situation will be resolved soon. Angela Roberts July 15, 2020
Trump administration drops restriction for international students in online classes Returning international students will now be able to retain their visa status come fall, even if all their classes are held virtually, as was the case in March when campuses began to close due to the coronavirus. Chloe Goldberg July 14, 2020
The entire UMD community needs to fight for its international students International students need all the support we can give them. Caterina Ieronimo July 10, 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 must continue to address inequalities in mental health services UMD should expand its mental health resources for marginalized communities. Allison Cochrane July 6, 2020
Incoming President Pines emphasizes solidarity amid COVID-19 and anti-racism protests Pines will take over as president on July 1. Eric Neugeboren June 29, 2020
Black Terps Matter protest demands UMD action against institutional racism The protest was designed to raise awareness of the university’s own pitfalls with addressing racism. Lyna Bentahar June 26, 2020
A criminal justice professor will take the helm of the UMD Senate in a time of uncertainty Lanford officially stepped down at a virtual meeting Wednesday. Lyna Bentahar May 7, 2020
Here’s what Darryll Pines could do to make me only write positive columns about him He should prioritize getting more money from the state government, and making shared governance a reality. Max Foley-Keene March 12, 2020
UMD appoints professor Robert Briber interim engineering dean The current dean, Darryll Pines, is set to take over as university president. Carmen Molina Acosta March 6, 2020