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
UMD RHA Senate passes bill to support including unlimited laundry in housing fee The external contract to service and maintain the machines is up for renewal this year. Christine Zhu May 5, 2021
Long days, lost connections: Students reflect on over a year of online classes A year of online classes has impacted some students' mental health on top of having the burden of full tuition. Freelance Reporter May 4, 2021
Education college dean Jennifer Rice named UMD’s next provost Rice will begin the role on August 11. Eric Neugeboren May 3, 2021
CARE and PSA hold virtual events for sexual assault awareness month Campus Advocates Respond and Educate to Stop Violence and Preventing Sexual Assault held events to bolster understanding about sexual assault throughout April. Freelance Reporter May 3, 2021