Joining a nationwide race, UMD researchers search for treatment, vaccine for COVID-19 The work of these researchers has been made possible, in part, by grants awarded by this university's Division of Research. Brent Abel May 16, 2020
Two parents are suing UMD, Towson for partial tuition reimbursement after move online They say the online classes their children are now taking are not equivalent to the in-person opportunities they paid for. Carmen Molina Acosta May 16, 2020
Four UMD alumni started a company to help small businesses, food insecure students The company allows people to buy gift cards for multiple businesses on one website. Grace Yarrow May 14, 2020
Given choice from UMD history department, some professors will hold class online this fall The University System of Maryland will announce details about the fall semester later this month. Angela Roberts May 14, 2020
UMD Greek life, on-campus apartments announce further move-out details Move-out processes at both apartment complexes and Greek life housing will occur in phases. Rina Torchinsky May 14, 2020
UMD announces move-out instructions for students living in dorms Students can schedule an appointment to move out of their dorm between May 23 and June 7. Kanika Mehra May 13, 2020
The new #SeeMeUMD is asking admin for more academic protections during COVID-19 The proposed protections aim to keep students from failing their online classes. Lyna Bentahar May 13, 2020
UMD is awarding fellowships to some PhD students whose research was disrupted by COVID-19 Nominations for the fellowships can be submitted until July 1. Clara Longo de Freitas May 12, 2020
UMD’s undocumented student coordinator position to remain vacant in the fall The coordinator's responsibilities will be distributed to other staff members. Carmen Molina Acosta May 12, 2020
UMD receives approval for $21 million in funding from CARES Act to cover pandemic losses Half of the funding will be directed toward students considered eligible by the federal government. Rina Torchinsky May 12, 2020