$1 billion ‘Capital of Quantum’ initiative to establish UMD, Maryland as quantum hub The initiative — a partnership between this university, the state and private and federal partners — will secure more than $1 billion in investments. Brandon Kim February 14, 2025
PHOTOS: UMD community members frolic outside during snow day Students built snowmen, threw snowballs at each other, fished and more during the University of Maryland's snow day on Wednesday. Diamondback Photo Staff February 13, 2025
UMD graduate students criticize proposed health center fee Full-time students at this university would pay $136 for the 2026 academic year, and part-time students would pay $68 for the proposed mandatory fee. Anastasia Merkulova February 13, 2025
Live updates: UMD to close Wednesday due to inclement weather In-person classes are canceled and only weather-essential employees are expected to report to work. Marijke Friedman February 11, 2025
UMD to close at 2 p.m. Tuesday due to inclement weather College Park is under a Winter Storm Warning from 1 p.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday, according to The Weather Channel. Lillian Glaros February 10, 2025
UMD to begin construction for bike lanes project on Alumni Drive this summer The planned improvements, which are fully funded, are part of this university’s mission to create a “complete street segment,” on Alumni Drive. Lillian Glaros February 7, 2025
UMD students can earn free coffee in new cafe program The project aims to encourage students to visit cafes on the edge of campus that don’t get as much foot traffic. Katherine Schutzman February 7, 2025
University Senate discusses antisemitism and Islamophobia task force report The report, which was published in November, recommended 10 initiatives to combat hate incidents and increase cultural and religious dialogue on campus. Amelia Twyman February 6, 2025
Trump signs order aiming to ban trans women, girls from women’s sports The order requires all executive departments and agencies to review grants for educational programs and revoke funding if they fail to comply. Oliver Mack February 5, 2025
UMD to open at 10 a.m. Thursday due to inclement weather College Park is under a Winter Weather Advisory from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday, according to The Weather Channel. Sanya Wason February 5, 2025