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
Incoming UMD freshmen debate on-campus living amid mostly virtual fall semester This fall, 92 percent of UMD's undergraduate course sections will be at least partially online. Daisy Grant July 18, 2020
UMD housekeepers file complaint with labor board over inadequate conditions amid COVID-19 “[The university] was not working with us in good faith to develop policies and procedures," a union organizer said last month. Angela Roberts July 17, 2020
“We have heard our community”: UMPD discusses decision to divest from 1033 program New UMD President Darryll Pines announced the divestment on July 1. Madison Peek July 15, 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
College Park City Council discusses petitioning county to evaluate no-knock warrant policy The council discussed sending letters to the county officials requesting they reevaluate their policies. Clara Niel July 15, 2020
College Park businesses, nonprofits received up to $40.8 million in loans amid COVID-19 The loans are from the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program. Rina Torchinsky July 14, 2020
USM joins lawsuit against ICE over new student visa rule Maryland is joining 16 other states and the District of Columbia in the lawsuit. Chloe Goldberg July 13, 2020
UMD GSG issues rally cry to protect international classmates after ICE announcement They're calling on local, state and national officials to help. Clara Longo de Freitas July 9, 2020
UMD SGA details plan to reform police on campus amid global Black Lives Matter protests The roadmap includes plans to help establish “new and more concrete” gun procedures and guidelines for police officers on the campus. Lyna Bentahar July 8, 2020