Alerts
UMD Update: Roads Reopened
Roadways on campus return to normal operations. We appreciate your patience during this disruption. ----------------------------------------------------------Sent by email and SMS (text) via UMD Alerts to UMD Students/Faculty/Staff Sent by University of Maryland Police DepartmentUniversity of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
UMD Alert: Road closures and campus traffic advisory
Due to a contained fire overnight that occurred in the intersection of Campus Drive and Regents Drive, the following roadways are temporarily closed to traffic as follow-up work continues: Regents Drive (in both directions) from the parking lot L exit (between the C. Mitchell and Miller Buildings) and the intersection of Regents Drive and Campus Drive; Campus Drive (east bound only) between Union Lane and Regents Drive. Traffic flaggers will be on site to assist…
UMD Community Notice: Off-Campus Robbery (Weapon Implied)
**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George’s County Division. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Robbery (Weapon Implied) OCCURRED: October 19, 2026 (Monday)/ Approximately 3:25 p.m. LOCATION: Paint Branch…
UMD Community Notice: Off-Campus Burglary
**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Off-Campus Burglary OCCURRED: October 8, 2026 (Thursday)/ Approximately 8 p.m. LOCATION: 4700 block of Norwich Road, College Park, Maryland…
Major Update - Missing UMD student has been found!
Dear Terrapin Community, As you are aware, the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) has been leading the search for missing University of Maryland student, Dilan Ashar, 22, who was last seen on Oct. 2 at approximately 2:30 a.m. at Terrapin Trail Parking Garage. Tonight we write to share good news: Dilan has been found! Thanks to the immense efforts of UMPD and our entire community, Dilan has been reunited with his family. We thank all our Terps and…
UMD Alert Test
First Wednesday of each month at 11:55 a.m., the campus tests the UMD Alert Emergency Notification System, Alertus System and Early Warning Sirens. These are only tests. In the event of an emergency, you will receive text and email notifications with information regarding the nature of the emergency and necessary protective actions. UMD affiliates may edit their mobile device settings at alert.umd.edu. Contact Information: University of Maryland…