15 UMD community members test positive for COVID-19 after free testing events on campus The tests returned a 1.04 percent positivity rate, which is below the state’s average positivity rate of 3.8 percent, according to a campuswide email. Amanda Hernández July 22, 2020
Sexual misconduct reports, complaints, investigations fell at UMD in 2018-19 school year OCRSM released its annual report Wednesday, which shows the fewest investigations conducted since the office was founded in 2014. Eric Neugeboren July 22, 2020
UMD students in Commons, Courtyards rush to re-lease apartments as fall semester nears Some residents believe new rules for the fall should give them the right to terminate their leases. Angela Roberts July 21, 2020
Living in a UMD dorm this year requires agreeing to new terms. Some say they’re unfair. The deadline for signing a housing agreement is Monday. Kanika Mehra July 20, 2020
“We have heard our community”: UMPD discusses decision to divest from 1033 program New UMD President Darryll Pines announced the divestment on July 1. Madison Peek July 15, 2020
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. Angela Roberts July 15, 2020
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. Chloe Goldberg July 14, 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
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