UMD’s Title IX office brought on two new staffers this week The office’s deputy director and two other staffers plan to leave before Oct. 2. Leah Brennan September 13, 2018
UMD will launch a $3 million center for grad students to study sustainability The program aims to recruit women and minorities. Zoe Rader September 13, 2018
On anniversary of 9/11, UMD public health school dean recounts ground zero experience Boris Lushniak worked to make sure first responders were protected from health risks following the attacks. Anastasia Marks September 12, 2018
UMD to break ground on new dorms and dining hall at the end of the spring semester The dorms will go on the Varsity Practice Fields and the south side of La Plata Beach. Alexander Dacy September 12, 2018
UMD student killed, four others injured in car crash in Pennsylvania UMD student Zachary Garcia was pronounced dead at the scene. Christine Condon September 10, 2018
10 months and $22,000 later, napping pods have arrived in McKeldin Library Two pods have been installed near Footnotes Cafe. Grace Mottley September 9, 2018
UMD’s Counseling Center has added five new positions The center will get two triage counselors to improve their same-day service. Leah Brennan September 9, 2018
“It’s terrifying to go back there”: Students react to hate bias incidents in UMD dorms University Police are investigating the incidents in Queen Anne’s and La Plata halls. Diamondback Staff September 9, 2018
A UMD coalition has registered about 300 voters so far this school year They’ve done so with the help of a “register to vote” button on Testudo. Hannah Himes September 9, 2018
A UMD student found a nail head in his dining hall salad Dining Services is investigating the incident. Rachel S. Hunt September 7, 2018