Hundreds protest UMD administration’s response to violence in Palestine More than 300 people joined the protest and walk-out organized by this university’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Natalie Weger November 2, 2023
UMD community members author multiple letters in response to violence in Israel, Palestine The letters called for a stronger response by university administration to the surge of violence in Israel and Palestine. Diamondback Staff November 2, 2023
UMD adds nonbinary gender marker to Testudo site The university has completed the multi-system overhaul needed for non-binary gender markers. Natalie Weger November 2, 2023
University Senate continues discussions on changing UMD final exam policy The policy would eliminate the final exam requirement for classes and mandate final exams take place during this university’s designated finals week. Marijke Friedman November 2, 2023
UMD updates COVID-19 protocols, allows students to isolate on-campus The updates come after a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee launched an investigation into this university’s COVID-19 isolation protocols. Eden Binder October 31, 2023
UMD DOTS has 1.7 active permits per available parking spot in Lot 1 Students with permits say it’s a daily struggle to find parking spots in their assigned lot. Bridget Byrne October 31, 2023
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launches service year program at UMD event Maryland's Service Year Option program provides people ages 18 to 21 in Maryland with a nine-month paid work and mentorship opportunity. Lillian Glaros October 30, 2023
UMD Dining Services hopes to promote cultural education with more diverse cuisines Dining services hopes the new initiatives will introduce students to new cultures and bring students together over diverse cuisines. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly October 30, 2023
UMD graduate students advocate for more than six weeks of parental leave Full-time faculty and staff at this university are allowed up to 12 weeks of parental leave. Sam Gauntt October 30, 2023
UMD student groups react to Washington Quad event restrictions This policy establishes the quad as South Hill’s “backyard,” for students of the residential community, a Resident Life spokesperson told The Diamondback. Natalie Weger October 27, 2023