‘A slap in the face’: UMD students say winter commencement cancellation is unfair
The university announced in April that it will no longer hold winter commencement ceremonies starting next semester.
Pines answers questions from SGA on mental health excused absences, commencement
A modified bill supporting mental health excused absences also passed during the meeting.
Winter graduates deserve their own commencement
Spring commencement isn't a substitute for winter commencement.
UMD will no longer host winter commencement, effective next semester
Students who graduate in the winter will be invited back to the campus to attend the spring commencement ceremony.
UMD cancels winter commencement as COVID-19 cases rise
Winter graduates will be invited to the spring ceremony in May.
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ author Jeff Kinney to be UMD’s winter commencement speaker
Kinney is a University of Maryland alumni and former Diamondback staffer.
UMD winter commencement, classes to be held online
Students who travel over Thanksgiving break must get COVID-19 tests upon return, the university also announced.