Prince George’s County, Trump administration officials clash over immigration policy
Prince George’s County is a sanctuary jurisdiction, meaning its local authorities separate themselves from federal immigration enforcement.
UMD will see more than 10% board fee increase for 2026 fiscal year, highest in last decade
Students are set to pay an additional $512 for a typical double dorm room with air conditioning and $636 for a base resident dining plan for the 2025-26 school year.
A childhood dream to reality: UMD alum reflects on experience as ‘Survivor’ contestant
The University of Maryland alum appeared on the first five episodes of Survivor’s 48th season, where she competed against 17 other players in Fiji's Mamanuca Islands.
UMD SGA resolution aims to support student research efforts amid federal uncertainty
The resolution comes after various federally funded research programs for undergraduate students were canceled or downsized.
Experts weigh in on how dismantling the education department could impact UMD
Trump signed an order directing education secretary Linda McMahon to close the department and redistribute its functions to state and local governments.
Here’s how the University Senate’s legislative process works
The Diamondback spoke with three senators to understand the history of the body as well as its structure and processes.
UMD president Darryll Pines responds to Trump’s executive orders in biannual address
Pines warned the audience of the threats the Trump administration poses to research funding, the federal workforce and higher education institutions.
The Jerk Pit brings a taste of Jamaican cuisine to College Park
Lisa Nash, who is from Jamaica, opened The Jerk Pit in January 2005 and has run and grown the business ever since.
UMD town hall discusses new student information system set to replace Testudo
Students will soon be able to register for classes, view transcripts and access financial aid information through one mobile app allowing 24/7 user access.
UMD faculty, researchers criticize planned NIH research funding cuts
The research funding cuts came more than a week after Trump issued an executive order to pause federal spending on grants and loans.