By Aarna Mishra
The turtle lapel pin is part of UMD’s campus engagement strategy, and is meant to garner university pride. Continue reading President Pines’ pin treasure hunt helps engage campus, connect with UMD students
By Jennifer Baxter
Students at the University of Maryland gathered together to confront President Darryll Pines in response to the racist graphic that was shared by the UMD Club Tennis Team. After UMD’s SGA special election, Voice4All swept the vote and Sulayman Khan was elected student body president. Continue reading TOP SHELLF: UMD students protest against club tennis team, Voice4All wins UMD SGA special election
By Mary Tompkins
UMD students are criticizing the university’s administration for not expelling members of the club tennis team. Continue reading UMD students call for accountability after club tennis team shares racist imagery
By Neneh Burnside
According to a new U.S. News & World Report rankings put the University of Maryland at No. 17 among public universities, which is a slight drop from last year’s No. 16. Continue reading UMD drops to No. 17 in U.S. News rankings, prompting mixed reactions from students
By Lena LaJoy
Family weekend is expected to bring 6,582 registered guests to campus, offering a variety of events. Continue reading Attending UMD’s family weekend? Here’s what to expect
By Mackenzie Prince The University of Maryland will add a two-day fall break for students, staff and faculty starting in the fall 2025 semester. This decision was announced when students returned from Thanksgiving break, following widespread discussions about the lack of days off in the weeks leading up to it. UMD President Darryll J. Pines announced the decision in an email to the UMD community … Continue reading UMD enforces new fall break schedule; seniors outraged
By Alex Burke The University of Maryland Alumni Association hosted a conversation Tuesday featuring trailblazing journalist and alumna Connie Chung. As the first Asian American and second woman to anchor an evening news program, she shared her accomplishments in journalism, shared her life story and promoted her new book, “Connie: A Memoir.” The event was held in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, and UMD … Continue reading In the Spotlight: Connie Chung speaks to Merrill College students and alumni
by Joel Lev-Tov University of Maryland President Darryll Pines announced a new policy for chalking on Nov. 27. Overnight, students at the University of Maryland were prohibited from chalking in all but two places on campus: In front of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union and at Hornbake Plaza. Why? “The president is really clear that he doesn’t want a campus that looks like it’s … Continue reading Restrictions on chalking implemented to ‘beautify’ campus, UMD says
by Sanya Wason “Free, Free Palestine!” The chant echoed across Hornbake Plaza at the University of Maryland on Thursday as students supporting Palestine joined a walkout to demand a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip as the conflict entered its 33rd day. Israel launched the deadly counteroffensive in response to an Oct. 7 Hamas attack that killed more than 1,300 Israeli civilians. Israel’s counteroffensive includes bombing … Continue reading Students demand cease-fire in Gaza at rally on Reichskristallnacht anniversary
By Julia Eisen After almost a year of Zoom discussions, pre-recorded lectures and hours staring at screens, President Darryll Pines announced last week that the University of Maryland is planning to return to in-person classes for the fall 2021 semester. In an email sent out on Feb. 11, Pines thanked faculty, staff and students for their cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pines stressed that it … Continue reading Pines announces in-person instruction plans for fall 2021
