UMD students explore sustainability through College Park circular economy project The project aimed to encourage small businesses to create a zero waste cycle. Joelle Anselmo May 6, 2021
UMD loosens mask mandate, adjusts summer testing requirements Community members are no longer required to wear a mask for outdoor exercise. Christine Zhu May 6, 2021
‘A feeling of helplessness’: As COVID-19 ravages India, UMD students worry for loved ones With few vaccines, India has suffered 200,000 deaths and counting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shifra Dayak May 6, 2021
Raymond Nevo, UMD alum, is running for Prince George’s County Council district 2 seat Raymond Nevo graduated from the public policy school in 2020. Anaya Truss-Williams May 6, 2021
After Derek Chauvin’s conviction, community members talk police reform versus abolition “We have to totally deconstruct what we see right now in terms of American policing." Clara Longo de Freitas May 6, 2021
UMD GSG urges DOTS to improve parking signage, ticketing process GSG representatives explained that DOTS' existing parking regulation guidelines are confusing and lead to hefty fines. Khushboo Rathore May 6, 2021
UMD students rally in DC for suspension of intellectual property rights for COVID vaccine While the rally continued, the Biden administration announced actions towards suspending the intellectual property protections for the vaccine. Madison Peek May 6, 2021
USM Board of Regents votes to increase tuition, fees for 2021-22 academic year Out-of-state tuition will increase by 5 percent. Rina Torchinsky May 6, 2021
UMD SGA votes in support of increasing sustainability fee The bill passed 17-8 with two abstentions. Diamondback Staff May 5, 2021
UMD Senate approves revisions to clarify campus Title IX guidelines The policy and procedures now await approval from university President Darryll Pines. Joelle Anselmo May 5, 2021