University Senate votes in favor of amended UMD bereavement policy
The proposal would redefine bereavement as the period of mourning after “someone close to the student” dies, and list it as an acceptable justification for an excused absence.
UMD career panel highlights Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American alumni
The event aimed to connect students with opportunities through networking, with panelists speaking about their careers and experiences.
University Senate votes in favor of uniting with other Big Ten schools against Trump
The resolution comes as the Trump administration seeks to exert control over higher education, including cutting research funding and revoking student visas.
UMD achieves accelerated carbon neutrality goal by Earth Day
Carbon neutrality describes the balance when the amount of greenhouse gas emissions are canceled out by the amount reduced in the atmosphere, which results in zero net carbon emissions.
Here’s what to know about international student visas
International students across the country and Maryland have also recently had their visas revoked unexpectedly.
New UMD RHA committee set to focus on accessibility, disability rights
The committee plans to work with this university’s accessibility and disability service department to make accessibility resources more readily available.
About $12 million worth of UMD research grants, contracts impacted by Trump cuts
The losses include funding from the National Institute of Health, Department of Education, the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense.
UMD to republish dashboard tracking 25 demands made by Black student leaders
This university plans to continue working towards fulfilling the 25 demands, university president Darryll Pines told The Diamondback on Wednesday.
UMD education students remain passionate amid U.S. education department changes
Trump has carried out a number of actions against the country’s education system since taking office in January with the goal of dismantling the education department.
Dhruvak Mirani elected as 2025-26 UMD SGA president
Mirani, a junior computer science and government and politics major, ran on the Our College Park ticket.