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.
UMD Student Affairs VP Patty Perillo talks vaccine distribution, fall plans at RHA meeting
The Maryland Attorney General ruled the university could not mandate the vaccines because they were released under emergency use authorization.
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.
UMD student affairs VP fields SGA questions about off-campus COVID enforcement
More than 100 students have been referred to the conduct office for COVID noncompliance so far this semester.
“Cold shoulder”: Students blast UMD administration for grading decision at town hall
The town hall comes days after the university announced it would not implement pass/fail grading this fall.