Billion dollar start-up with UMD ties plans to provide mobile internet from outer space
AST SpaceMobile is valued at $1.8 billion with partners like AT&T, Vodafone and Rakuten.
Slices of Life: The stories of seniors’ time at UMD
Seniors share fond memories of their time in college.
‘Not what I expected’: UMD seniors reflect on a final college year dominated by COVID-19
Seniors recall the memories and hardships from their final year in college.
Survey: UMD seniors look back on their college years
The Diamondback conducted a survey to gauge how seniors feel about their time in college.
Tenured women professors at UMD overcame barriers on their way up the ranks
Women, particularly women of color, are underrepresented in full-time academic positions.
As mass shootings rise, UMD community members fight for stricter gun laws
There have been more than 100 mass shootings in the U.S. this year.
UMD SGA launches pilot program to increase kosher food accessibility on campus
Students on the Hillel dining plan who have pre-registered can pick up kosher food from South Campus Dining Hall until May 4.
UMD colleges, organizations celebrate Maryland Day’s virtual return
This year, the traditional spring football game was still held, and a variety of colleges and university departments created pre-recorded videos to highlight different aspects of the community.
A social data science major is coming to UMD in fall 2022
The major will prepare students to create products such as datasets and models about human activity and behavior.
UMD, Bowie State hold panel to talk about addressing institutional racism
Panelists also discussed how universities can improve their allyship and confront racism.