USM joins lawsuit against ICE over new student visa rule Maryland is joining 16 other states and the District of Columbia in the lawsuit. Chloe Goldberg July 13, 2020
As housekeepers fall ill without AC, UMD announces new measures to improve conditions The union that represents UMD workers remains unsatisfied. Angela Roberts July 11, 2020
The entire UMD community needs to fight for its international students International students need all the support we can give them. Caterina Ieronimo July 10, 2020
Dining hall plans for the fall semester include masks, grab-and-go meals With many students returning to campus this fall, Dining Services plan measures to help combat the spread of the coronavirus. Freelance Reporter July 9, 2020
UMD GSG issues rally cry to protect international classmates after ICE announcement They're calling on local, state and national officials to help. Clara Longo de Freitas July 9, 2020
College Park City Council discusses plans for long-stalled affordable housing project It has been 33 years since the developer filed the project's preliminary plans. Clara Niel July 8, 2020
UMD SGA details plan to reform police on campus amid global Black Lives Matter protests The roadmap includes plans to help establish “new and more concrete” gun procedures and guidelines for police officers on the campus. Lyna Bentahar July 8, 2020
UMD President Pines shows solidarity with international students following ICE guidance The university is also creating an Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator position, Pines announced. Amanda Hernández July 8, 2020
UMD shut off AC in many dorms to combat moisture. Housekeepers are falling ill without it. The union that represents workers on campus says it has heard from several employees who have sought medical attention after working without air conditioning. Angela Roberts July 8, 2020
UMD announces further details about fall academic instruction Classes with more than 50 students will be online. Madison Peek July 7, 2020