Hundreds of UMD students gather for presidential debate watch parties across campus Students across the political spectrum held the events in dorms, academic buildings and Stamp Student Union Diamondback Staff September 12, 2024
Wes Moore headlines UMD event to launch Maryland Climate Corps, service year programs The Maryland Climate Corps aims to grow the state’s climate workforce, according to a news release from Moore. Pera Onal September 12, 2024
Maryland Hillel breaks ground on new, larger facility The start of construction on the new, 39,105-square-foot building marks the end of a nearly decade-long project. Diamondback Staff September 12, 2024
UMD students can now get alerts for favorite dining hall foods A sophomore computer science major launched a website in August that allows users to search for specific dining hall foods. Nicole Pilsbury September 11, 2024
UMD SGA plans to prioritize transparency, student voter turnout The University of Maryland SGA executive board plans to prioritize transparency and increasing student voter turnout during the 2024-25 academic year. Sanya Wason September 10, 2024
UMD DOTS implements required micromobility training, lower speed limit Students must complete the course and obtain a certificate before they can register their privately owned electric micromobility vehicles for use on campus. Talia Macchi September 9, 2024
UMD construction round-up: Purple Line, new athletic centers see progress Here is a look at the status of this university’s construction efforts. Sam Gauntt September 9, 2024
USM limits Oct. 7 campus demonstrations to university-sponsored events after backlash The announcement comes after thousands of people contacted the University of Maryland about a reservation of McKeldin Mall for an Oct. 7 event. Diamondback Staff September 2, 2024
UMD students honor people killed in Palestine with flag display Event organizers planted about 15,000 white flags on McKeldin Mall and aimed to educate the university community about Israel’s violence in Palestine. Sam Gauntt August 29, 2024
Creative Commons cafe in Tawes Hall reopens after pandemic closure The cafe, located on the first floor of the building, offers Starbucks coffee and other beverages, snacks and carryout meals. Mira Beinart August 27, 2024