From tragedies to triumphs: recapping an eventful year at UMD
The 2016-17 year was full of ups and downs. Catch up on the year’s biggest stories on The Diamondback’s Year in Review.
Charlottesville violence spurs UMD student groups to push for diversity initiatives
Student Government Association President A.J. Pruitt said he wants to propose initiatives including cultural competency training for all student group leaders.
UMD President Loh announces plans to consider harsher punishments for hate bias incidents
University President Wallace Loh said in the statement that further action comes after hearing from members of the campus community.
Some UMD students call on administration to provide stronger response to hate incidents
Following the death of Richard Collins III on the University of Maryland’s campus, “President Loh has to take a stand,” one alumna said.
“Hatred and tragedy”: following the homicide of Richard Collins III
Read all of The Diamondback’s coverage of the homicide and investigation here.
UMD student charged with murder denied bail at hearing
The judge said there is clear evidence that Urbanski presents an “absolute danger” to the community.
UMPD is working with FBI to determine whether Saturday’s homicide was a hate crime
A University of Maryland student has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, as well as first-degree assault.
Former UMD student dies in car accident in Anne Arundel County
The alumna graduated in fall 2016.
UMD student charged in connection with stabbing near Montgomery Hall
The incident, which occurred Saturday morning, resulted in the death of a Bowie State University student.
3 UMD students escape, 2 firefighters injured in Route 1 house fire Friday morning
The cause of the fire is under investigation.