UMD Libraries launches new initiative to promote civic engagement, democracy
The initiative aims to advance civic education and engagement through library programming and events.
UMD community members promote Guilford Woods preservation in forest walk
By Seann McCombie For The Diamondback Several University of Maryland graduate students, faculty and volunteers addressed issues about Guilford Woods, an off-campus woodland, during a…
UMD SGA hosts campus accessibility audit for Disability Awareness Month
Attendees of the accessibility audit were encouraged to look for things that didn’t comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
UMD Purple Line construction, two-way bike lanes lead to new safety measures
Both projects have raised some concerns among campus members about biker and pedestrian safety.
Subway, Chick-fil-A to move to new locations in Stamp food court
Subway is taking over Saladworks’ location and Chick-fil-A will relocate to the space previously occupied by Roy Rogers.
Local leaders promote student election engagement at UMD event
The “Power to the Polls” event was co-hosted by this university’s Black Girls Vote student organization and the Student Success Leadership Council.
Hundreds of UMD community members gather to honor people killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023
This university’s Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace chapters hosted the “All Day For Palestine” event.
UMD community members gather at Hillel on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
More than 1,000 attendees sang, prayed and delivered speeches about people killed in Israel and the impact Hamas’ attack has had on students on campus.
UMD GSG sees more than 47% decrease in representatives since COVID-19 pandemic
In the 2019-20 academic year, the Graduate Student Government had 73 representatives. It has just 38 representatives to begin this academic year.
UMD Jewish, Israeli students reflect on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
Monday marks one year after Hamas killed more than 1,200 people and took about 250 people hostage in its attack on Israel.