Dozens of researchers present findings at Graduate Research Appreciation Day
The event aimed to help researchers practice presenting in a lower-stakes environment as well as to publicize graduate students’ research.
About 1000 UMD community members rally for graduate student collective bargaining rights
The Graduate Labor Union, a campus organization that advocates for collective bargaining rights for graduate workers, organized the event.
UMD will not implement proposed health center fee for 2026 academic year
Under the proposal, full-time students at this university would pay $136 and part-time students would pay $68 for the 2026 academic year.
UMD graduate students criticize proposed health center fee
Full-time students at this university would pay $136 for the 2026 academic year, and part-time students would pay $68 for the proposed mandatory fee.
University Senate delays decision on supporting graduate students’ right to unionize
The senate voted to send the resolution to the Senate Executive Committee for further discussion.
UMD graduate school dean Stephen Roth reflects on first year, future goals
Roth said his priorities include improving retention and graduation rates for underrepresented populations and increasing graduate student diversity.
UMD revises English requirements for international teaching, graduate assistants
The current system, a two-year pilot program, now allows students to submit their TOEFL scores to this university for English proficiency requirements.
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.
UMD students advocate for clearer accessibility, accommodations regulations
Accessibility and accommodations vary in support depending on the department.
UMD graduate students express mixed feelings over updated parental leave policy
The new policy affects all graduate departments and programs and applies to all instances of birth or adoption.