University Senate votes to remove final exam requirement
The approved proposal also states final exams must be held during finals week.
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.
UMD president Darryll Pines gives updates on campus facilities plan in State of the Campus address
Pines highlighted the recently-finalized Campus Facilities Plan and a new chemistry building opening this spring.
UMD’s interim chalking policy restricts free expression and won’t prevent hate speech
We cannot let our sidewalks lay bare. We must use them to spread our message.
UMD announces task force to address antisemitism and Islamophobia, interim chalking policy
The creation of the task force, which will be composed of students, faculty and staff, comes amid a surge of violence in Israel and Palestine.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launches service year program at UMD event
Maryland's Service Year Option program provides people ages 18 to 21 in Maryland with a nine-month paid work and mentorship opportunity.
UMD President Darryll Pines hails possibilities of AI in State of the Campus
The University Senate also renamed the department, major and upper division certificate of African American Studies to African American and Africana Studies.
More than 99% of UMD employee political donations went to Democrats in 2021 and 2022
Employees donated more than $290,000 in 2021 and 2022, with just more than $7,000 going toward Republicans.
UMD shares emergency response plans, offers support after Michigan State shooting
A Monday night shooting at Michigan State University killed three students and critically injured five others.
UMD community members call for better feedback process on new cultural centers
The university is seeking student input for the centers through forums, but many have found the process lackluster.