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UMD enforces new fall break schedule; seniors outraged

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

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Should UMD implement a fall break?

By Ashna Balroop  Some University of Maryland community members believe that UMD should institute a fall break, arguing that it would help students’ mental health.  The fall semester lasts 15 weeks—from Aug. 26 to Dec. 9. Labor Day and Thanksgiving break are the only scheduled breaks during the semester.  Other universities in the Washington, D.C. area, like American University and George Washington University, have instituted … Continue reading Should UMD implement a fall break?

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University Senate discusses upcoming changes for 2020

by Jenna Pierson The University Senate met on Dec. 4 for their last session of the fall semester, during which they discussed upcoming changes in leadership for the senate and house, adenovirus on campus, the review and alteration of current sexual assault policies on campus and the future of College Park. President Loh emphasized to the senate body the upcoming social and economic changes that … Continue reading University Senate discusses upcoming changes for 2020

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