Miniature mascots: UMD class uses diamondback terrapin hatchlings to teach climate change
The diamondback terrapins were brought to this university’s education college through the Terrapin Education and Research Partnership.
Legal experts educate UMD students about immigration rights, protections
At the "Know Your Rights" event, which was held at Stamp Student Union on Tuesday evening, speakers emphasized the importance of staying informed.
UMD faculty members urge state legislators to pass collective bargaining bill
The bill would allow faculty to negotiate working and research conditions, such as workloads, wages and representation in dispute resolutions.
College Park Starbucks employees unionize, fight for better working conditions
Workers at the Starbucks in the College Park Shopping Center unanimously voted to unionize in December.
20 organizations petition to classify diamondback terrapins as endangered species
The petition, which was filed in September, would protect the terrapins under the Endangered Species Act.
Shake Shack set to open Wednesday in College Park
The restaurant will donate $1 from every sandwich purchased Wednesday to the University of Maryland Campus Pantry.
UMD RHA votes in favor of increasing dining, housing fees
RHA voted Tuesday to approve a 9.33 percent dining fee increase and a nearly 4 percent housing fee increase for fiscal year 2026.
5 questions with new UMD Dining Services director Christopher Moore
Moore discussed topics ranging from new dining initiatives to carry out meals in an interview with The Diamondback.
Multiple classes canceled after more than a dozen UMD buildings left without power
Classes in affected buildings will not meet in person for the rest of the day, a Monday afternoon campuswide email read.
UMD shuttle bus fee increased by about 16% this year
The shuttle bus fee supports Shuttle-UM, NITE Ride and transportation facilities maintenance.