Guide: What you need to know about life at UMD in the age of coronavirus To prepare for a semester like no other, here’s a reference for all things dorms, DOTS and dining. Madison Peek August 31, 2020
UMD community protests new guidelines urging staff return to campus The union that protects UMD workers blasted the guidance as "paternalistic" and "out of touch." Angela Roberts August 29, 2020
“A lifelong battle”: UMD students join March on Washington following summer of protests Some were following in the footsteps of their grandparents, who participated in the 1963 march. Angela Roberts August 29, 2020
UMD announces temporary amendments to grading, attendance, final exam policies The requirement that every undergraduate course has a final exam has been temporarily waived. Amanda Hernández August 29, 2020
Police send out safety notice after four reports of fraud UMPD received four reports of scams over the past two weeks. Rina Torchinsky August 28, 2020
Black Faculty and Staff Association presses Pines on unions, systemic racism Some Black employees were dissatisfied after Pines spoke on racism in virtual body meeting. Rina Torchinsky August 28, 2020
Watch: President Pines’ full virtual conversation with UMD students Watch the full recording of the town hall with President Pines. Diamondback Staff August 26, 2020
UMD President Pines fields questions about COVID-19 response in virtual town hall The conversation was co-moderated by The Diamondback. Chloe Goldberg August 24, 2020
Amid coronavirus safety guidelines, UMD clubs will look different this fall The new campus environment will present unique challenges for each organization. Madison Peek August 21, 2020
Here’s how UMD will track the spread of COVID-19 on campus The university has been offering free coronavirus testing to all campus community members every weekday since Monday, and it will continue to do so through Sept. 4. Angela Roberts August 20, 2020