UMD freshmen on campus for the first time balance safety and social life Some students have struggled to make friends. Christine Zhu February 5, 2021
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. Eric Neugeboren December 21, 2020
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. Christine Zhu November 18, 2020
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. Eric Neugeboren October 12, 2020
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. Clara Longo de Freitas September 25, 2020
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. Clara Longo de Freitas September 18, 2020
Several UMD students living in Cumberland Hall moved to quarantine housing At least one positive case has been identified on Cumberland's seventh floor. Angela Roberts September 3, 2020
Guide: What you need to know about life at UMD in the age of coronavirus To prepare for a semester like no other, here’s a reference for all things dorms, DOTS and dining. Madison Peek August 31, 2020
UMD provides additional information on face covering policies All students and employees will be provided two face coverings. Amanda Hernández August 17, 2020
UMD shouldn’t reopen for the fall semester OUR VIEW: Reopening campus unnecessarily puts lives in danger. Diamondback Editorial Board July 28, 2020