Five UMD students commit to teaching in underserved areas this fall
The students are working under Teach for America, a nonprofit organization that trains and places individuals at schools in underserved communities across the country.
UMD Senate discusses community’s mental health moving forward
The university's Counseling Center saw a 26 percent increase in after hour crisis calls in 2021.
UMD students roll out full version of contact information app
Developers launched the beta version of Soshi, which allows students to share their social media handles and emails, in November.
UMD One Love holds partner violence awareness workshop for SGA, GSG
Community members said that situations of partner violence can look different for graduate and undergraduate students.
UMD commuters continue to face overcrowding, inconsistent arrival times on #141 bus
The #141 Shuttle-UM Park and Ride from Gaithersburg makes six trips a day and the university currently provides two shuttles per stop.
College applicants say UMD’s test-optional policy is more inclusive
The university extended the test optional opportunity to the 2022 and 2023 application cycles.
UMD RHA votes in support of $15 minimum wage for student workers
The current plan has student workers receiving $15 minimum wage by 2025.
UMD SGA lists mental health, student fees as key priorities
Ahead of the legislative body's spring term, student leaders discussed a variety of initiatives and issues they plan to tackle.
UMD GSG urges admin to consider COVID-19, maternity leave accommodations
The legislative body passed five bills calling for increased student support and policy changes.
Year of the Tiger: UMD students share their Lunar New Year customs
This year with the holiday on Tuesday, is the Year of the Tiger. Children born in this year will be competitive, brave and strong, according to Chinese lore.