“We have heard our community”: UMPD discusses decision to divest from 1033 program
New UMD President Darryll Pines announced the divestment on July 1.
UMD takes more steps to help housekeepers working without AC
The union that represents the housekeepers is "cautiously optimistic" that the situation will be resolved soon.
Trump administration drops restriction for international students in online classes
Returning international students will now be able to retain their visa status come fall, even if all their classes are held virtually, as was the case in March when campuses began to close due to the coronavirus.
As housekeepers fall ill without AC, UMD announces new measures to improve conditions
The union that represents UMD workers remains unsatisfied.
UMD GSG issues rally cry to protect international classmates after ICE announcement
They're calling on local, state and national officials to help.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PG County Police investigate death near College Park Diner
Officers found a woman lying unresponsive on a bed Sunday morning.