Utility Menu
Main Menu
Wide-angle view of McKeldin Library with lens flare.

Newsroom

Stay informed with the latest updates, resources, and insights to support your career and well-being. From changes to employee benefits and financial wellness tips to professional development strategies and workplace trends, our timely articles keep you in the know. Check back regularly for expert advice and important updates to help you make the most of your workplace experience.

  • Did You Know? Open Enrollment Tips & Reminders

    As you review your benefit options, here are some helpful Tips and Reminders!Important: The State Personnel System (SPS) is not the same as UMD's Workday system. Employees must log in to their SPS account to access and complete their Open Enrollment event. Choosing a medical plan

  • October Benefits Spotlight: Plan Ahead & Save on Wellness

    This October, we’re highlighting two benefits that can help you plan for the future and save on staying active.Estate Planning: Take Time to Plan AheadOctober is Estate Planning Month, a good reminder to make sure your important financial and personal information is up to date.Take a few minutes this month to:

  • Midway Feedback PRDs Launching in Workday

    The Midway Feedback Performance Review and Development (PRD) will launch in Workday on November 2, 2026.

  • Top Things You May Not Know About UMD Tuition Remission

    September is a time for new beginnings, making it the perfect month to take another look at one of the many benefits available to UMD employees: tuition remission.Whether you're interested in taking a class yourself, supporting a spouse or dependent pursuing their first undergraduate degree, or simply looking for new ways to grow, tuition remission can make education more accessible.

  • Benefits Spotlight: USM MetLife Additional Coverages

    Did you know that, as USM employees, we have additional coverages available to us via USM MetLife:Term Life InsuranceLong-Term Disability Insurance (LTD)If you are already enrolled in Term Life insurance or Long Term Disability coverage with USM MetLife, you can view or change your benefits anytime by logging into your USM MetLife account. 

  • Estate Planning Services: Protecting Your Wishes

    When most people think about life insurance, they think about the financial protection it provides to loved ones after a loss. However, employees enrolled in MetLife Supplemental Term Life Insurance also have access to valuable legal and estate-planning services that can help protect themselves and their families now and in the future.At no additional cost, MetLife provides Estate Planning Services and Estate Resolution Services designed to help employees prepare for the future and support their loved ones during difficult times.

Back to Top