UMD sees about 26% increase in Black faculty from 2021 to 2023
Several university community members commended this increase in Black faculty and highlighted the need for inclusive hiring and retention processes.
UMD community urges university to reconsider ties with Maryland prison labor system
This university purchased $8.6 million of products made from Maryland Correctional Enterprises prison labor across the last three years, according to data obtained by The Diamondback.
Elected officials urge Prince George’s County to support a ceasefire in Palestine
Twenty-eight elected officials sent a letter in support of a ceasefire to County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and the Prince George’s County Council.
UMD students hold vigil to honor Ryan Gainer, call for end to police brutality
About 30 attendees stood side-by-side and held candles while engaging in conversations about how to raise awareness about police brutality.
FAFSA delays cause stress for current, prospective UMD students
The University of Maryland received some FAFSA records on Monday after months of delays due to a new application form.
UMD event mourns people with disabilities murdered by caretakers
This is the sixth year this university has honored the Day of Mourning, an event that has been observed across the country since 2012.
Native American community members showcase cultures, traditions at annual UMD powwow
Hundreds of community members gathered together at the Ritchie Coliseum for the annual powwow, which this university has held since 1992.
UMD administration, students hope to maintain campus diversity post-affirmative action
This university now considers 24 factors for admissions and removed the consideration for race and ethnicity, university president Darryll Pines said.
UMD students call for end to violence in southern Gaza at demonstration
Tuesday’s demonstration also included calls for this university to divest from certain corporations.
UMD students celebrate Black culture, fashion at prom dance
This year’s Black History Month theme at this university is “Reconnecting AfroFutures,” according to MICA.