‘Not what I expected’: UMD seniors reflect on a final college year dominated by COVID-19 Seniors recall the memories and hardships from their final year in college. Diamondback Staff April 27, 2021
UMD to hold in-person commencement, allow guests There will be two separate commencement ceremonies on May 21. Amanda Hernández April 14, 2021
UMD student affairs VP Patty Perillo talks vaccines, fall semester outlook at town hall The university has confirmed the presence of a coronavirus variant in the campus community. Amanda Hernández March 5, 2021
At UMD Senate meeting, Pines discusses what spring commencement could look like Three of the four graduation options are in-person. Joelle Anselmo March 4, 2021
Commencement in quarantine: How these UMD students celebrated their virtual graduation Without an in-person graduation ceremony, some members of the class of 2020 found other ways to celebrate. Angela Roberts June 2, 2020
I’ve been a senior at UMD for 25 years. Here’s what I’ve learned. Life lessons from a 25th year senior. Guest Opinion May 5, 2020
UMD to hold online commencement in May, open December ceremony for spring grads Spring graduates and guests will also receive tickets to a football game on Sept. 12. Rina Torchinsky April 20, 2020
Some College Park hotels are issuing refunds after commencement cancellation Many local hotels are seeing an increase in cancellations due to spring events no longer taking place. Freelance Reporter April 19, 2020
“The frontline”: Some system nursing students will graduate early to join COVID-19 fight The University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore is accelerating their program so students can join the workforce. Chloe Goldberg April 17, 2020