A look at how UMD manages its endowment This university’s SGA is expected to discuss a resolution calling on the University System of Maryland Foundation to divest from certain companies. Keira Hardesty October 29, 2024
ACLU backs Students for Justice in Palestine chapter’s lawsuit against UMD, USM The lawsuit argues the university violated students’ free speech and First Amendment rights by restricting campus events on Oct. 7. Katharine Wilson September 26, 2024
Students for Justice in Palestine chapter sues UMD, USM for Oct. 7 event restrictions The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court of Maryland, said the defendants violated students’ First Amendment rights. Marwa Barakat September 18, 2024
USM workers to see raises, safety protocols with new systemwide contract The agreement is the first to allow the University of Maryland and eight other institutions to hold one contract with the university system. Lillian Glaros August 6, 2024
USM moves admissions decision day to May 15 due to FAFSA delays The change comes after the U.S. education department recently revamped FAFSA to simplify the application process for federal grants and loans. Marijke Friedman February 15, 2024
USM will no longer require standardized test scores with applications Schools do not have to get approval from the Board of Regents. Ava Thompson July 1, 2022
It’s time the University System of Maryland divests from prison labor Why is this university still using prison labor? Rohin Mishra March 15, 2022
UMD grad students still at odds with administration in fight for collective bargaining Collective bargaining rights would enable graduate assistants at this university to unionize and negotiate working conditions such as hours, pay and leave. Trisha Ahmed March 2, 2022
Los empleados de USM recibirán aumentos salariales durante el año fiscal de 2022 Los empleados también van a recibir ajustes sobre el costo de vida y aumentos basados en el mérito. Equipo de The Diamondback January 31, 2022
USM employees to receive pay increases during 2022 fiscal year Employees will also receive cost of living adjustments and merit-based raises. Nene Narh-Mensah January 23, 2022