At emotional hearing, father of Jordan McNair testifies for bill named after son
The proposed legislation would create a council to advise the University System of Maryland on student-athlete concerns.
Engineering school dean Darryll Pines will be UMD’s next president
The University System of Maryland announced Wednesday that Darryll Pines would take over the role.
Report finds UMD’s adenovirus response met protocol, but communication could be improved
The report comes nearly a year after freshman Olivia Paregol died from complications of the virus.
UMB President named University System chancellor
Jay Perman comes into the position following a year of heated controversy enveloping the Board of Regents.
A UMD Senate committee is working toward a new parental leave policy
The senate is working to solidify recommendations for a formal policy by February.
USM is investing $250k in a product designed to heal skin wounds
A Maryland graduate runs the company developing the product.
Board of Regents member Katrina Dennis dies of cancer at 39
Dennis was in the middle of a medical malpractice lawsuit against her doctor.
UMD announces new head of sports medicine, who will work under the school’s health center
After a three-month national search, Dr. Yvette Rooks will assume the role.
USM Board of Regents names people investigating UMD’s adenovirus response
Among other objectives, the five people will build a comprehensive timeline of the school's response and provide recommendations.
Accrediting agency puts UMD on warning due to “significant” concerns
It's been investigating the school in the fallout from Jordan McNair's death.