‘Goofy’ or ‘a Maryland institution’: UMD students react to Kermit as commencement speaker Some students were intrigued and excited by the announcement, while others debated the value of having a puppet address the graduating class. Diamondback Staff April 3, 2025
UMD students support sexual assault survivors with semiannual Clothesline Project The project, which took place during sexual assault awareness month, aims to raise awareness for sexual assault on college campuses. Sanya Wason April 3, 2025
UMD community members voice concerns on tightened university hiring guidelines This university announced in an email on March 13 that it would pause creating new regular and contingent staff and faculty positions. Nicole Pilsbury April 2, 2025
Here’s how the University Senate’s legislative process works The Diamondback spoke with three senators to understand the history of the body as well as its structure and processes. Amelia Twyman April 2, 2025
Lizzy Alspach announced as The Diamondback’s next editor in chief Alspach will take over the role on April 13 and will replace current editor in chief Apurva Mahajan. Katharine Wilson April 2, 2025
Federal judge dismisses fraternities’ lawsuit against UMD about Greek Life suspension This university placed a two-week pause on new member activities and events involving alcohol for all campus Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association chapters on March 1, 2024. Katharine Wilson April 1, 2025
UMD community members demand university protects international students at office protest The protest aimed to ensure this university is setting up a system to inform international students about their statuses. Diamondback Staff April 1, 2025
Here’s how to vote in this year’s UMD SGA election Students will be able to vote in the 2025 SGA election from Tuesday at 9 a.m. through Thursday at 5 p.m. Lauren Frank April 1, 2025
Here’s a look at the 2 questions on the 2025 SGA ballot Students can vote online on the two ballot questions during the SGA election, which runs from April 1 to 3. Lillian Glaros March 31, 2025
UMD students campaign ahead of SGA divestment referendum The SGA passed an emergency bill on March 5 to hold the nonbinding campuswide referendum during the election, which is from April 1 to 3. Pera Onal March 31, 2025