Patty Perillo discusses mental health, food insecurity with UMD RHA
The student affairs division recently launched a new mental health website that serves as a “centralized portal” for mental health resources.
UMD community members gather at Hillel on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
More than 1,000 attendees sang, prayed and delivered speeches about people killed in Israel and the impact Hamas’ attack has had on students on campus.
Federal judge pauses UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions
The decision means this university’s Students for Justice in Palestine event will be able to hold a vigil on Oct. 7.
Federal judge hears arguments over UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions
This university's Students for Justice in Palestine chapter's lawsuit alleges that the Oct. 7 event restrictions violate students’ rights.
Kappa Alpha Theta sorority chapter sues UMD over Greek life suspension
In addition to Kappa Alpha Theta — a member of the Panhellenic Association — the lawsuit also lists six anonymous plaintiffs designated as Jane Does.
Patty Perillo discusses mental health, cultural centers with UMD SGA
Perillo and Provost Jennifer Rice commissioned a mental health task force earlier this year to look at what the university is doing regarding mental health.
Pines answers questions from SGA on mental health excused absences, commencement
A modified bill supporting mental health excused absences also passed during the meeting.
UMD student affairs VP Patty Perillo, RHA discuss optional mask policy for fall 2022
Perillo said she hopes that the university is “a totally different place” with the pandemic in the fall.
Student affairs VP says $15 minimum wage possible for UMD students
Some departments may be able to raise student worker minimum wages by July 1.
UMD to end daily symptom reporting requirement on Thursday
All other campus safety requirements will remain in place.