Holly Mercer named next UMD libraries dean
Mercer's appointment comes after this university’s former libraries dean Adriene Lim retired in June 2024. Daniel Mack has served as the interim dean since.
Anonymous donor pledges $10 million to support Maryland men’s basketball
The donation will support Maryland men’s basketball through a program-support endowment, according to a university news release.
Prince George’s County Council fails to elect new chair
District 5 council member and chair Jolene Ivey will likely keep her position for the 2025 legislative year, she told The Diamondback.
UMD to receive $18 million for Maryland athletics, sports management program
Stephen Schanwald, a former Chicago Bulls marketing executive, is set to donate the third-largest gift in Maryland athletics history.
PGCPS community members praise $25 million grant to expand student mental health services
The school system will partner with 18 organizations that received funding to improve support for students.
Prince George’s County residents divided on bill to prevent stray shopping carts
The bill, initially presented to the council in September, would require businesses with at least 20 shopping carts to institute anti-theft measures on their carts.
Jolene Ivey wins special election for Prince George’s County Council at-large seat
Ivey’s victory will trigger another special election to fill her District 5 seat.
Angela Alsobrooks wins Maryland US Senate race
Alsobrooks earned more than 54 percent of the vote when the Associated Press called the race Tuesday night.
Prince George’s County Council discusses mandatory safety plans for businesses open late
The bill would require many county businesses that operate from 12 to 4 a.m. to outline an emergency evacuation plan and receive late-night safety training.
Local leaders promote student election engagement at UMD event
The “Power to the Polls” event was co-hosted by this university’s Black Girls Vote student organization and the Student Success Leadership Council.