Results from UMD undergraduate survey underline hardships students faced in the fall The survey was released last month. Eric Neugeboren January 8, 2021
GSG members add their voices to outcry over UMD’s decision against pass/fail The body's president and 15 representatives signed onto a letter to UMD officials. Angela Roberts December 11, 2020
Almost 80 percent of UMD students opted for at least one pass/fail class last semester The average undergraduate GPA increased by 0.09 in the spring from the previous two semesters. Diamondback Staff December 11, 2020
UMD President Darryll Pines says decision not to offer pass/fail system is final Since the grading policy announcement, opposition has been fierce. Eric Neugeboren December 8, 2020
GSG representatives discuss UMD pass/fail decision from the perspective of TAs Some TAs say they've seen a spike in attendance at their office hours. Khushboo Rathore December 7, 2020
Students petition UMD to return to pass/fail grading for hybrid semester The university returned to its standard grading policy this semester, despite many students remaining virtual. Freelance Reporter October 29, 2020
UMD reopens portal for students to opt for letter grades The portal for opting into letter grades initially closed on May 12. Clara Longo de Freitas May 21, 2020
UMD’s strong transition to online classes means good things for the future The university should use the transition to online classes as an opportunity to refine its approach to blended learning. Allison Cochrane April 1, 2020