UMD SGA election sees highest number of voters since 2020
Voter turnout in this year’s University of Maryland SGA election increased by about 167 percent from last year, according to a Diamondback analysis.
UMD students express hope, fear after SGA divestment referendum passed
The referendum called on the Student Government Association to begin lobbying the University System of Maryland Foundation and the University of Maryland College Park Foundation to divest from certain military and defense companies.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces launch of Capital Quantum Benchmarking Hub at UMD
The announcement, made in this university’s Discovery District, comes after Moore launched the $1 billion “Capital of Quantum” initiative in January.
7 UMD international student visas restored after Trump reversal
The change comes after the Trump administration reversed the termination of legal status for international students across the U.S. on Friday.
University Senate votes in favor of amended UMD bereavement policy
The proposal would redefine bereavement as the period of mourning after “someone close to the student” dies, and list it as an acceptable justification for an excused absence.
UMD career panel highlights Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American alumni
The event aimed to connect students with opportunities through networking, with panelists speaking about their careers and experiences.
University Senate votes in favor of uniting with other Big Ten schools against Trump
The resolution comes as the Trump administration seeks to exert control over higher education, including cutting research funding and revoking student visas.
UMD achieves accelerated carbon neutrality goal by Earth Day
Carbon neutrality describes the balance when the amount of greenhouse gas emissions are canceled out by the amount reduced in the atmosphere, which results in zero net carbon emissions.
Here’s what to know about international student visas
International students across the country and Maryland have also recently had their visas revoked unexpectedly.
New UMD RHA committee set to focus on accessibility, disability rights
The committee plans to work with this university’s accessibility and disability service department to make accessibility resources more readily available.