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Immerse yourself in springtime wholesomeness today! Join us at Bunnies & Blooms on the front lawn of STAMP to pet cute bunnies, say hi to @UMPD's comfort dog Teddy the Terp and gaze at our new daffodils. We'll be there between 1 and 3 p.m.

Soak in the magic of SPRING at tomorrow's Bunnies & Blooms! 📆 Tues, 3/31 ⏰ 1 – 3 p.m. 📍 on the front lawn of STAMP Take in our new daffodils, pet some rabbits and hang out with Teddy the Terp, who’ll be stopping by at 2 p.m. 🌼 Learn more: stamp.umd.edu/BunniesAndBloo…

UMPD is investigating an alleged hate crime. To read the campus wide email from Chief Mitchell that was sent earlier this morning, visit go.umd.edu/UMPDInvestigat…

UMPD has received its 10th Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®). To learn more about this process, please visit go.umd.edu/UMPDAccreditat…

A UMD Advisory email was sent this evening for a voyeur incident that occurred earlier today. For more details, please visit umpdnews.umd.edu/umd-advisory-0…

crossing. For more safety tips, visit the UMD Purple Line website at admin.umd.edu/initiatives-an…

Hey Terps! The Purple Line project is reaching an exciting milestone – operational testing on campus will begin soon. Testing will be conducted overnight on selected days from 10 pm to 6 am through Spring 2026. Please use designated crosswalks and look both ways before

It’s here. If you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day today and drinking, please designate a sober driver or use WRAP’s #SoberRide! ☘️ (SoberRide code to be posted at 3:00 pm at SoberRide.com. Limited quantities available.)

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Baltimore MD, Glen Burnie MD and Dundalk MD until 9:45 PM EDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Washington DC, Arlington VA and Alexandria VA until 9:15 PM EDT

Tornado Watch, canceled. One last chance for damaging winds with a cold front that moves E across the area 6-10pm. Possible a Severe Thunderstorm Watch gets issued for that. Regardless, it will be gusty with & after the front with temps dropping 20-30 degrees overnight.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Columbia MD, Ellicott City MD and Severn MD until 2:45 PM EDT

2:08PM-Still watching a line of gusty showers/t-storms moving toward Washington DC/Baltimore. This activity moves toward I-95 in the next hour. Damaging wind gusts & an isolated tornado remain possible. More storms with the front later this afternoon into the evening hours.

Clouds increase today w/ highs in the 50s-low 60s. ⚠️For Monday, the Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the area to a Moderate Risk of severe t'storms. Damaging winds (some with gusts up to 65-75 mph) and a few tornadoes (locally stronger) are possible. #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx #WVwx

UMD ADVISORY: Power Outage Restoration Power is in the process of being restored to the campus. Most residence halls now have power. Steam and hot water will continue to improve as the full campus power restoration continues.

(2/2) call FM’s Customer Response Center at 301-405-2222. During an outage, individuals with mobility impairment and/or a disability should call UMPD at 301-405-3555 for egress assistance and 911 for any life safety issue.

(1/2) UMD ADVISORY: Power Outage A campus-wide power outage has occurred. Facilities Management staff are on site assessing the situation. Crews are being dispatched to individuals in elevators. If you are experiencing an issue with accessibility in an affected building, please

The shift from winter to spring means warmer temps, spending more time outdoors, to celebrating exciting events & gatherings with friends. As we enjoy these new changes, let’s make sure we are staying mindful of the basics of safety & security. 🔗umpdnews.umd.edu/spring-safety-…

(2/2) UMD Advisory: UMD Delayed Opening asynchronous learning. More info on class start times and operations: umd.edu/weather

(1/2) UMD Advisory: UMD Delayed Opening The University of Maryland, College Park will open late at 10 am, Monday, February 23, 2026, due to inclement weather. Students: check ELMS-Canvas and university email for updates on academic coursework, as faculty may implement