Historical announcements from the Office of the President up to June 29, 2020.
Archived News
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Honoring Thomas V. “Mike” Miller
Jun 29, 2020
I am pleased to announce that, with the approval of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, the Main Administration Building at UMD is now named in honor of Maryland Senator Thomas V. "Mike" Miller, Jr.
Plans to recognize and celebrate the Spring 2020 UMD graduates
Jun 28, 2020
While this semester has not turned out how any of us expected, we are still making plans to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates of the Spring Class of 2020. It is important to do so, because commencement is an important rite of passage. It marks the end of an academic journey and the start of a new chapter in one's life journey.
White House proclamation restricting entry to the U.S. of international students and scholars
Jun 23, 2020
On May 29, 2020, the White House issued an executive order on "Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers from the People's Republic of China."
Jun 15, 2020
Over the past several weeks, the University has been engaged in an extensive and collaborative effort to develop a framework and plans for the phased reopening in fall semester 2020.
New UMD President Steps Into The Job Amid Crisis (NPR)
Jun 11, 2020
New UMD President Steps Into The Job Amid Crisis (NPR)
Jun 11, 2020
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with President Darryll Pines about beginning his role in the middle of the pandemic and economic crisis.
Jun 5, 2020
In honor of the public memorial for George Floyd, the University will offer administrative leave on the afternoon of Monday, June 8, 2020, for any University employee who wishes to take time to remember his life. Additional information for supervisors will follow from University Human Resources. I encourage supervisors to continue to check in with their employees and be flexible with leave requests.

Stand in Solidarity, Unite Against Injustice
Jun 1, 2020
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., once said that:
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where one stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where one stands in times of challenge and controversy."