--- title: University Statement on USM Independent Review Released Today date: 2019-11-13T18:19:00-05:00 author: admin canonical_url: "https://umdrightnow.umd.edu/news-releases/university-statement-usm-independent-review-released-today" section: News Releases --- News Releases # University Statement on USM Independent Review Released Today November 13, 2019 ## Contacts Natifia Mullings: • [ 301.405.3468 ](tel:3014053468) The University of Maryland offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Olivia Paregol as we near the anniversary of her tragic passing. The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents released today its [report](https://www.usmd.edu/newsroom/news/1948) on the University of Maryland’s (UMD) handling of adenovirus and mold last fall. UMD will carefully review the recommendations as part of a continuing effort to evaluate current policies and practices. In response to recommendations that encourage a more coordinated response to future emergencies, UMD is currently studying ways to implement trainings that build upon existing tabletop exercises and reviewing the role of the safety committees now in place. The panel unanimously found that university employees worked tirelessly and that student health and safety were paramount in our decision making. This reflects our values as an institution.