UPDATED: ICE drops out of UMD spring career fair Before Thursday’s change, the agency was listed as an employer at the fair on Feb. 27 and 28. Katharine Wilson February 18, 2025
UMD will not implement proposed health center fee for 2026 academic year Under the proposal, full-time students at this university would pay $136 and part-time students would pay $68 for the 2026 academic year. Anastasia Merkulova February 17, 2025
UMD SGA passes act demanding protections for undocumented, international students The act demands this university implement measures such as creating clear protocols for responding to ICE-related incidents and refusing voluntary disclosure of student records. Lauren Frank February 14, 2025
UMD faculty, researchers criticize planned NIH research funding cuts The research funding cuts came more than a week after Trump issued an executive order to pause federal spending on grants and loans. Amelia Twyman February 14, 2025
$1 billion ‘Capital of Quantum’ initiative to establish UMD, Maryland as quantum hub The initiative — a partnership between this university, the state and private and federal partners — will secure more than $1 billion in investments. Brandon Kim February 14, 2025
PHOTOS: UMD community members frolic outside during snow day Students built snowmen, threw snowballs at each other, fished and more during the University of Maryland's snow day on Wednesday. Diamondback Photo Staff February 13, 2025
UMD graduate students criticize proposed health center fee Full-time students at this university would pay $136 for the 2026 academic year, and part-time students would pay $68 for the proposed mandatory fee. Anastasia Merkulova February 13, 2025
Live updates: UMD to close Wednesday due to inclement weather In-person classes are canceled and only weather-essential employees are expected to report to work. Marijke Friedman February 11, 2025
UMD to close at 2 p.m. Tuesday due to inclement weather College Park is under a Winter Storm Warning from 1 p.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday, according to The Weather Channel. Lillian Glaros February 10, 2025
UMD to begin construction for bike lanes project on Alumni Drive this summer The planned improvements, which are fully funded, are part of this university’s mission to create a “complete street segment,” on Alumni Drive. Lillian Glaros February 7, 2025