USM Chancellor Jay Perman issues systemwide COVID-19 vaccine mandate The fall mandate will include UMD students, faculty and staff. Clara Niel April 23, 2021
USM Student Council town hall focuses on challenges of COVID-19, racial injustice Panelists also discussed the possibility of making vaccines mandatory in the fall semester. Clara Niel April 23, 2021
MGA passes state bill that would add student oversight to fee allocation at USM schools “This is an incredible step towards showing that we can take action, we can make ourselves involved,” Ben Baitman said. Clara Niel April 14, 2021
USM could likely mandate COVID vaccines, says Maryland attorney general’s office The USM has not made a decision on any vaccination requirements in the fall. Rina Torchinsky April 9, 2021
All USM employees to receive administrative leave for Juneteenth All summer session classes at the University of Maryland will also be canceled for Juneteenth. Clara Longo de Freitas March 31, 2021
After years of negotiations, Hogan signs bill to provide Maryland HBCUs with $577 million The funds will be distributed over 10 years. Anaya Truss-Williams March 26, 2021
USM presidents address lack of trust in COVID vaccine due to history of medical racism Following COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, the presidents highlighted the efficacy of the vaccines. Clara Niel March 1, 2021
UMD SGA submits state bill that would add student oversight to fee allocation The SGA says the university broke system policy on the distribution of student fees. Clara Niel March 1, 2021
UMD students push to remove Thomas V. Mike Miller’s name from admin building The students cite Miller's racist and homophobic remarks in their request for removal. Eric Neugeboren February 22, 2021
A $1.4 billion proposal from Gov. Hogan could soften the pandemic’s blow to the USM budget The support would allow USM to limit the rise of in-state tuition to 2 percent. Clara Niel February 21, 2021