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  • Spring Safety Message

    Dear Campus Community, The shift from winter to spring brings many new and familiar experiences to our community. From warmer temperatures, to spending more time outdoors, to celebrating exciting events and gatherings with friends. As we enjoy these new changes, let’s make sure we are staying mindful of the basics of safety and security. General Safety Reminders: Help reduce the number of thefts by not leaving property unattended or unsecured. Theft is our most…

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  • 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…

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  • 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 asynchronous learning. More info on class start times and operations: umd.edu/weather ----------------------------------------------------------Sent by email and SMS (text) via UMD Alerts to UMD Students/Faculty/Staff …

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  • UMD Community Notice: Off-Campus Commercial Robbery (with a weapon)

    **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 Commercial Robbery (with a weapon) OCCURRED: February 21, 2026 (Saturday)/ Approximately 6:54 p.m. LOCATION: 7200 block of Baltimore Avenue,…

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  • UMD Advisory: Indecent Exposure

    INCIDENT: Indecent Exposure OCCURRED: February 12, 2026 (Thursday)/ Approximately 5:59 p.m. LOCATION: McKeldin Library, UMD, College Park, Maryland 20742 UMPD CASE #: 2026-37263 BRIEF DETAILS: On February 12, 2026, at approximately 6:10 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) was notified about an indecent exposure that occurred at approximately 5:59 p.m., on February 12, 2026, at…

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  • 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…

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