Author: Nene Narh-Mensah - The Diamondback

Iranian student groups at UMD rally in support of student protestors in Iran

These protests are part of an international movement that emerged after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died after being arrested by Iran's morality police in September.

Nene Narh-Mensah
16 hours ago

Biden extends pause on federal student loan repayments to mid-2023

Payments are set to resume 60 days after the pause ends.

Nene Narh-Mensah
November 22, 2022

Here’s what to know about changes to the FAFSA application

The department hopes to have the changes fully implemented by the 2024-2025 academic year, but some changes will be implemented in phases before then.

Nene Narh-Mensah
November 18, 2022

Here’s what the challenge to affirmative action means for UMD students

It’s hard to tell whether the ending of affirmative action would impact admissions at this university, but the elimination of the policy could have far-reaching effects.

Nene Narh-Mensah
November 17, 2022

Applications for student loan forgiveness halted after court strikes down Biden’s program

The administration said it is seeking to overturn the ruling and will hold the applications of those who have already applied.

Nene Narh-Mensah
November 10, 2022

UMD President Pines highlights grants, faculty achievements in state of campus address

During the address, the university president announced the finalists for the university's Grand Challenges grant program.

Nene Narh-Mensah
November 3, 2022

‘Temple to public service’: UMD community gathers for public policy building dedication

The dedication marks the 40th anniversary year of the public policy school.

Nene Narh-Mensah
October 27, 2022

Federal appeals court temporarily halts student loan forgiveness program

Applications for the loan forgiveness program are still open.

Nene Narh-Mensah
October 24, 2022

Enzo4Sports foundation launches in late sports journalist’s honor

The Enzo4Sports Foundation — named after Enzo's Twitter handle which is now the foundation's official account — launched on Enzo’s birthday, Oct. 11.

Nene Narh-Mensah
October 21, 2022

Prince George’s County approves Chick-fil-A distribution kitchen in College Park

The proposal drew criticisms from College Park residents and members of the city council last summer.

Nene Narh-Mensah
October 19, 2022

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