New chairwoman apologizes for Board of Regents’ decisions on Maryland football scandal Linda Gooden was elected the board’s chair on Wednesday. James Crabtree-Hannigan and Andy Kostka November 7, 2018
After 5 months, UMD parts ways with trainers who failed to properly treat Jordan McNair Steve Nordwall and Wes Robinson are no longer employed by the university. James Crabtree-Hannigan and Andy Kostka November 7, 2018
Prince George’s County Council chair Dannielle Glaros wins second term Glaros represents College Park, among other locations. Alexander Dacy November 7, 2018
Several PG County polling places ran out of ballots amid high turnout Some voters were waiting in lines for more than an hour. Diamondback Staff November 6, 2018
Disillusioned with UMD’s leadership, 24 student groups rally to “Fire the Liars” The protest fired back at SGA, which held a rally to support student-athletes and pushed game attendance. Arya Hodjat November 6, 2018
GSG: DJ Durkin should donate part of contract buyout to UMD’s Title IX office The university owes him more than $5 million. Angela Roberts November 6, 2018
UMD SGA paid $2,000 for early voting buses that only 30 students used It provided enough seats for 320 students. Victoria Ebner November 6, 2018
UMD creates journalism scholarship to honor Capital Gazette shooting victim John McNamara McNamara was a 1983 alumnus of this university. Horus Alas November 6, 2018
UMD student, Stoneman Douglas alum holds gun control rally ahead of midterms The rally, called Vote for Change, was held on the Capitol lawn. Arya Hodjat November 4, 2018
UMD Senate: Board of Regents “grossly exceeded its authority” by pushing for DJ Durkin to stay The senate took issue with the board’s “overreach and violation of basic principles of higher education.” Grace Mottley November 4, 2018