UMD grad students can’t bargain salaries. This town hall looked for a solution. Collective bargaining rights could also help graduate assistants negotiate family leave, intellectual property rights and other issues. Natalie Schwartz November 14, 2016
Why the McKeldin Mall orange fences are still up, even though construction is complete Tired of those orange fences? They aren’t going away any time soon. Lindsey Feingold November 14, 2016
Some University of Maryland professors canceled classes and moved exams after the election One professor noted it had been “a particularly tumultuous and disruptive week for many.” Rebecca Rainey November 14, 2016
University of Maryland students are working to save a Palestinian village from demolition J Street U has joined a coalition to keep a Palestinian village in the West Bank from being destroyed. Diamondback Staff November 13, 2016
UMD community speaks out against sexual assault and Donald Trump’s “victim-blaming culture” Ralliers also marched to the Administration Building to call for improvements in sexual assault prevention efforts and funding. Naomi Grant November 11, 2016
UMD students who did the Disabilities in a Global Context internship share their stories They gathered at Hornbake Library to hear students’ stories about working with people who have disabilities in countries such as Peru and Ghana. Freelance Reporter November 11, 2016
As parking losses loom for UMD students, DOTS is incentivizing sustainable transportation A “green vehicle” discount and carpooling discount are available, among others. Angela Jacob November 10, 2016
A UMD professor won a UN award for predicting cholera outbreaks months in advance Professor Rita Colwell began her work on this project in 1960. Naomi Grant November 10, 2016
Three University of Maryland students are sending bacteria samples into space The bacteria samples, contained in a capsule, will depart from Earth in March or April. Rachel Kuipers November 10, 2016
“State of shock”: University of Maryland community reacts to Donald Trump’s upset win University community members both celebrated and shed tears Wednesday over the election results. Diamondback Staff November 10, 2016