UMD faculty rights group rebrands, pushes for collective bargaining
The group aims to collaborate with campuses across Maryland in creating “united and powerful faculty” for public four-year colleges and universities
UMD faculty, staff criticize bill to reduce prescription drug coverage for state retirees
The bill intends to save funds for the state by forcing the federal government to pay for prescription benefits, according to state Sen. Mike McKay.
3 years after joining program to diversify faculty, UMD sees mixed progress
In 2021, this university joined Aspire Alliance, a national initiative that helps universities recruit and retain faculty from underrepresented backgrounds.
UMD community members author multiple letters in response to violence in Israel, Palestine
The letters called for a stronger response by university administration to the surge of violence in Israel and Palestine.
UMD professors association votes to campaign for faculty collective bargaining
The campaign will target the Maryland General Assembly during its spring legislative session.