UMD commuters continue to face overcrowding, inconsistent arrival times on #141 bus The #141 Shuttle-UM Park and Ride from Gaithersburg makes six trips a day and the university currently provides two shuttles per stop. Ava Thompson February 8, 2022
College applicants say UMD’s test-optional policy is more inclusive The university extended the test optional opportunity to the 2022 and 2023 application cycles. Diamondback Staff February 6, 2022
UMD students look to restaurants like Pupuseria La Familiar for culture, community The pupuseria brings El Salvador to College Park through food, language and culture. Alexa Figueroa February 6, 2022
Contract Dining Services employees want to see better benefits Even if they go through multiple contracts, these employees aren't always guaranteed full-time employment. James Cirrone February 3, 2022
UMD students share COVID safety concerns about the spring semester The university announced in January it would proceed with in-person instruction for the spring. Ava Thompson February 3, 2022
UMD RHA votes in support of $15 minimum wage for student workers The current plan has student workers receiving $15 minimum wage by 2025. Ava Thompson February 2, 2022
UMD SGA lists mental health, student fees as key priorities Ahead of the legislative body's spring term, student leaders discussed a variety of initiatives and issues they plan to tackle. Parker Leipzig February 2, 2022
Dean Chang named UMD’s new interim chief innovation officer Chang will take over for Julie Lenzer, who held the position for the past five years. Auzinea Bacon February 1, 2022
UMD GSG urges admin to consider COVID-19, maternity leave accommodations The legislative body passed five bills calling for increased student support and policy changes. Trisha Ahmed February 1, 2022
Year of the Tiger: UMD students share their Lunar New Year customs This year with the holiday on Tuesday, is the Year of the Tiger. Children born in this year will be competitive, brave and strong, according to Chinese lore. Christine Zhu February 1, 2022