Tag: Provost Jennifer Rice

Coalition of campus organizations demand transparent communication from UMD administrators

A coalition of five student and faculty organizations sent a letter Friday morning to four University of Maryland administrators calling out a lack of “transparent communication” about their response to recent federal action regarding immigrant students and workers.

Katherine Schutzman
April 18, 2025

University Senate discusses new belonging survey, library systems update

University community members received an email with a link to complete the “Belonging and Community at UMD” survey earlier on Wednesday.

Marijke Friedman
April 4, 2024

UMD announces new undergraduate research office

The Office of Undergraduate Research will bring together students, faculty and staff from across campus departments to create research opportunities.

Savannah Grooms
November 17, 2023

Safety concerns spur some UMD professors to host classes online

Professors should consult their department chair or college dean if they want to move classes online.

Victoria Stavish
January 28, 2022

Después de quejas, UMD aumenta estipendios mínimos para algunos estudiantes de posgrado

El estipendio mínimo fue aumentado en casi un 15 por ciento, pero algunos dicen que todavía no es suficiente.

Equipo de The Diamondback
November 23, 2021

UMD wraps up community forum series on strategic plan

The plan is expected to be finalized in March.

Shifra Dayak
November 17, 2021

Following complaints, UMD raises minimum stipend for some graduate assistants

The minimum stipend was raised by nearly 15 percent, but some say it's still not enough.

Shifra Dayak
November 11, 2021

Some UMD professors opt to continue in-person learning ahead of football game

Some professors at this university say the university prioritizes football over academics, drawing attention to outdated academic buildings and classroom technology.

Shifra Dayak
October 1, 2021