100 UMD students and faculty learned about what new technology the U.S. has in store The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s mission is to “create early demonstrations that convince the world that something is possible.” Freelance Reporter December 1, 2016
A University of Maryland Police officer has retired after nearly 30 years of service Maj. Marc Limansky joined as a police officer in 1988 to try it out for a few years. He ended up sticking around. Alex Carolan December 1, 2016
Six University of Maryland buildings lost water on Thursday thanks to a water main break Water was restored to all of the buildings by early Thursday night. Lindsey Feingold December 1, 2016
UMD DOTS reserved a seat for Rosa Parks on every Shuttle-UM bus in her honor Every Dec. 1 since 2005, the year Parks died, DOTS has saved a seat at the front of each of its buses. Christine Condon December 1, 2016
Four UMD cafes are opening next year. On the menu? Foods like Ramen and sushi. Students can head to H.J. Patterson Hall in the spring and Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center in the summer. Angela Jacob December 1, 2016
McKeldin Mall’s newest academic building in 50 years finishes construction this month The building has been under construction for about two and a half years. Lindsey Feingold December 1, 2016
The University of Maryland might be getting outdoor charging stations this spring A College of Behavioral and Social Sciences task force received a $5,000 grant for the project. Rachel Kuipers December 1, 2016
The SGA wants UMD’s colleges to have diversity-focused committees This was one of five resolutions passed during its last meeting of the semester. Adam Zielonka December 1, 2016
Several universities have gunshot-detection technology. UMD might follow suit. University of Maryland Police is starting a six-month trial period to test the system on the campus. Michael Brice-Saddler December 1, 2016
The RHA will explore designating UMD as a sanctuary campus for undocumented students 113 students at the University of Maryland receive DACA benefits, The Diamondback previously reported. Christine Condon November 29, 2016