Maryland Media Inc. names Mina Haq as The Diamondback’s next editor in chief Haq is a junior journalism major and became involved at The Diamondback the fall of sophomore year. Leah Brennan April 6, 2017
University of Maryland senate votes to streamline process to change names and pronouns The proposal was originally introduced in 2014. Lindsey Feingold April 6, 2017
Prince George’s County cities are taking action to protect undocumented immigrants The push comes after President Trump’s calls for a federal crackdown on illegal immigration. Rosie Kean April 6, 2017
UMD student group wants to name the Plant Sciences Building after ecologist Rachel Carson Only four buildings on the University of Maryland’s campus are named after women. Natalie Schwartz April 6, 2017
UMD Libraries’ dialogue forum focuses on immigration under Trump More than 100 people attended the discussion. Freelance Reporter April 6, 2017
Construction on McKeldin Mall will enter its second phase this summer Facilities Management aims to replace water pipes during this phase, which will cost more than $1 million. Angela Jacob April 6, 2017
U.S. Education Department opens second Title IX investigation into UMD This is the second federal investigation this year examining this university’s handling of sexual violence cases. Jessie Campisi April 6, 2017
UMD SGA announces parties and candidates for the 2017-18 school year Campaigning will begin on April 12. Taylor Swaak April 6, 2017
“Absolutely brilliant”: City community mourns death of former UMD professor Stan Fromovitz Fromovitz taught in this university’s business school for almost 30 years. Diamondback Staff April 6, 2017
UMD researchers’ augmented reality technology could help doctors in the operating room A demonstration last week showed how augmented reality technology could assist with intubation and ultrasounds. Jack Roscoe April 6, 2017