UMD workers’ union speaks out on unsafe work conditions in first state labor board hearing
The board is having hearings throughout the week.
Some UMD undergraduate commuters say housing costs pushed them out of College Park
At some apartment buildings, rent can be more than $1,200.
La Plata Hall residents must restrict activity or return home after uptick in COVID cases
Students must make their decision by 7 p.m. Friday, according to an email sent to residents.
UMD freshmen on campus for the first time balance safety and social life
Some students have struggled to make friends.
New UMD dorms to be named for former students who broke racial barriers
The first dorm is named for Hiram Whittle and Elaine Johnson-Coates and the second is named for Pyon Su and Chunjen Constant Chen.
RHA discusses updates on new dorm construction, dining hall hours
The directors of Residential Facilities, Resident Life and Dining Services provided updates to the RHA.
UMD to allow guests in dorms for first time this semester
Residents in traditional and semi-suite rooms can host one student, while those in suites and apartments can host two students.
With more than half of quarantine housing filled, UMD prepares to add three more dorms
Wicomico, Caroline and Carroll halls might be added to the university's quarantine and isolation housing, if needed.
Students in Denton Hall advised to restrict activity, monitor symptoms for 14 days
UMD expects the precautionary measure will allow students to resume in-person activities Oct. 2.
Several UMD students living in Cumberland Hall moved to quarantine housing
At least one positive case has been identified on Cumberland's seventh floor.