Administration should prioritize on-campus needs before restarting study abroad
We’re still in the middle of a pandemic. UMD shouldn’t be sending students abroad.
UMD’s tentative fall reopening plan outlines return to normal campus operations
Dorms are expected to be open at near full capacity next semester and physical distancing is not set to be required.
Next semester, spring break will go on as scheduled and 25% of classes will be in-person
President Darryll Pines also announced a vaccine task force.
When there’s a COVID-19 outbreak at UMD, blame the administration
OUR VIEW: If there’s an outbreak on campus, it’s not students' fault — it’s UMD's.
USM Chancellor Jay Perman stands behind in-person start, but with an exit route
“[Students] need the campus environment as much as they need our courses.”
Maryland football will open its season at Iowa under revised Big Ten schedule
All other fall sports are postponed through at least Sept. 5.
College Park-UMD Metro stop to reopen Sunday
This stop is one of 15 that will open at the start of next week, after a three-month shutdown.
Maryland Gov. Hogan eases restrictions on outdoor dining, day camps, pools
Individual counties will decide when certain restrictions will be lifted.