Here’s what College Park residents think about students’ return to campus
"I think the majority of students have taken this to heart."
With most classes online, some UMD students are turning to GroupMe
Being online instead of with peers in a classroom, many students are using the messaging app more this semester to help them communicate with classmates.
Residential parking permits required on 48th Avenue after overcrowding complaints
The ruling pertains to parking on the 8400 and 8500 block.
Lack of communication surrounding UMD’s COVID-19 tests has left some feeling unsupported
The problems range from missed phone calls to delayed results.
Don’t be fooled by UMD’s attempts to avoid legal liability for student COVID-19 cases
The administration doesn't really care about health and safety, just protecting itself in a court of law.
TerpsVote and MaryPIRG get creative in registering students to vote
They're finding new ways to reach them digitally.
Feeling isolated, some UMD freshmen at home try to connect with campus community
"It doesn't feel like I'm even in college right now.”
UMD made a mistake bringing students back, but it shouldn’t send them home now
The administration now has a responsibility to keep students on the campus.
UMD alumna set to be the first Black woman to join crew at international space station
Jeanette Epps will embark on a six-month mission, expected to launch in 2021.
UMD journalism students contribute to story about evictions amid COVID-19
Journalism students helped investigate and report on evictions occurring over the summer despite the Federal CARES Act.