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
UMD students in dorms might not have roommates this fall, Pines says in radio interview Pines fielded questions from students and parents during his Thursday interview on The Kojo Nnamdi Show. Rina Torchinsky July 24, 2020
Commons and Courtyards residents must be allowed to cancel their leases OUR VIEW: UMD can't let its students be cornered into paying for on-campus apartments. Diamondback Editorial Board July 22, 2020
UMD students in Commons, Courtyards rush to re-lease apartments as fall semester nears Some residents believe new rules for the fall should give them the right to terminate their leases. Angela Roberts July 21, 2020
Living in a UMD dorm this year requires agreeing to new terms. Some say they’re unfair. The deadline for signing a housing agreement is Monday. Kanika Mehra July 20, 2020
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
UMD announces updated guidelines for fall semester There will be reduced capacity in dorms, and courses with over 50 students will likely be held partially online. Lyna Bentahar June 16, 2020
UMD announces move-out instructions for students living in dorms Students can schedule an appointment to move out of their dorm between May 23 and June 7. Kanika Mehra May 13, 2020