Education college dean Jennifer Rice named UMD’s next provost Rice will begin the role on August 11. Eric Neugeboren May 3, 2021
UMD students appreciate spring pass/fail option but say it’s long overdue "Why couldn’t they have done it last semester?” Diamondback Staff February 5, 2021
UMD implemented pass/fail to save face, not to save students Why doesn’t UMD actually care about its students? Maya Rosenberg January 24, 2021
UMD to offer pass/fail grading on up to 7 credits in the spring The announcement comes after widespread backlash from students over the lack of an extended pass/fail grading system in the fall. Amanda Hernández January 22, 2021
UMD Provost Mary Ann Rankin resigns Geology professor emerita Dr. Ann G. Wylie will serve as interim provost. Christine Zhu January 11, 2021
UMD can’t pretend it knows what’s best for students when it comes to fall grading UMD's withdrawal extension is not an adequate substitute for a pass/fail system. Diamondback Editorial Board November 19, 2020
UMD extends course withdrawal deadline in lieu of pass/fail option More than 7,000 people signed a petition for a pass/fail option due to COVID-19. Clara Longo de Freitas November 16, 2020
UMD to hold classes on Election Day Instructors have been advised to be flexible and avoid scheduling exams on Nov. 3. Madison Peek October 8, 2020
UMD President Pines shows solidarity with international students following ICE guidance The university is also creating an Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator position, Pines announced. Amanda Hernández July 8, 2020
UMD places “severe” restrictions on research due to coronavirus pandemic An application process is being developed for researchers who want to continue their work on-campus. Rina Torchinsky March 21, 2020