Raising Cane’s set to open College Park location in 2025
The restaurant will soon replace the former Nando’s Peri-Peri location in College Park after it closed down permanently in late July.
UMD pays $500,000 settlement after allegedly failing to disclose foreign funding
The payment will fund the resolution of an investigation by federal agencies that alleged this university violated the False Claims Act.
UMD reaches $140,000 settlement with former professor in religious discrimination case
The lawsuit alleged that the University of Maryland violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which protects employees from religious discrimination.
UMD community members continue sit-in calling for ceasefire in Gaza, divestment
Dozens of students held similar sit-ins last week on McKeldin Mall and Hornbake Plaza.
UMD students rally for climate action, divestment on Earth Day
The rally was part of a national movement where groups on more than 100 college campuses declared a climate emergency on Earth Day.
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.