USM university presidents promote COVID-19 vaccine in video presentation The aim of the campaign was to increase vaccine credibility and participation. Clara Niel February 8, 2021
Maryland lawmakers and USM employees speak on collective bargaining bill at hearing The bill would allow a union representing multiple institutions to negotiate a “master agreement” with the system. Clara Longo de Freitas February 8, 2021
UMD community members can now submit requests to change or remove campus building names Some are focused on renaming Francis Scott Key Hall, Charles Hall, Calvert Hall and Eppley Recreation Center. Eric Neugeboren December 23, 2020
USM committee addresses controversial building names in new policy revisions The changes will be held to a vote with the full Board of Regents. Chloe Goldberg October 9, 2020
Workers call for improved COVID-19 guidelines across USM institutions in state hearing “We’re happy and eager to have discussions," the system's chancellor said. Clara Longo de Freitas September 18, 2020
Maryland state delegate plans to introduce bill separating HBCUs from USM The bill's supporters assert the university system has failed HBCUs in the past. Chloe Goldberg September 17, 2020
USM braces for $500 million COVID-19 budget cut, potential layoffs The system acknowledged that “nearly every source” of its revenue will fall in the coming year. Chloe Goldberg September 9, 2020
When there’s a COVID-19 outbreak at UMD, blame the administration OUR VIEW: If there’s an outbreak on campus, it’s not students' fault — it’s UMD's. Diamondback Editorial Board August 20, 2020
USM Chancellor Jay Perman stands behind in-person start, but with an exit route “[Students] need the campus environment as much as they need our courses.” Chloe Goldberg August 7, 2020
USM institutions mandate COVID-19 testing for all planning to return to campus in-person Those returning in-person to USM institutions will also have to start daily symptom monitoring and reporting 14 days before arriving on campus. Angela Roberts July 30, 2020