UMD launches new website for maintenance, repair requests Facilities Service Central allows university community members to submit requests, track the status of requests and request assistance. Stella Canino April 7, 2025
Fencer disqualified at UMD tournament after refusing to face opponent she says was trans Before her tournament match, fencer Stephanie Turner took a knee and removed her mask to protest her opponent. Pera Onal April 7, 2025
UMD community criticizes ‘xenophobic’ federal inquiry about Chinese students, faculty The letter demands this university provide six pieces of information about Chinese national students and researchers to a congressional committee. Anastasia Merkulova April 4, 2025
UMD LGBTQ+ community, allies celebrate culture, discuss Trump’s threats at Q’mmunity Kiki This university’s LGBTQ+ Equity Center hosted the kiki, which are social gatherings rooted in Black and brown LGBTQ+ ballroom culture. Freelance Reporter April 4, 2025
Experts weigh in on how dismantling the education department could impact UMD Trump signed an order directing education secretary Linda McMahon to close the department and redistribute its functions to state and local governments. Amelia Twyman April 3, 2025
‘Goofy’ or ‘a Maryland institution’: UMD students react to Kermit as commencement speaker Some students were intrigued and excited by the announcement, while others debated the value of having a puppet address the graduating class. Diamondback Staff April 3, 2025
UMD students support sexual assault survivors with semiannual Clothesline Project The project, which took place during sexual assault awareness month, aims to raise awareness for sexual assault on college campuses. Sanya Wason April 3, 2025
UMD community members voice concerns on tightened university hiring guidelines This university announced in an email on March 13 that it would pause creating new regular and contingent staff and faculty positions. Nicole Pilsbury April 2, 2025
Here’s how the University Senate’s legislative process works The Diamondback spoke with three senators to understand the history of the body as well as its structure and processes. Amelia Twyman April 2, 2025
Lizzy Alspach announced as The Diamondback’s next editor in chief Alspach will take over the role on April 13 and will replace current editor in chief Apurva Mahajan. Katharine Wilson April 2, 2025