UMD doctoral student spearheads donor drive for Ecuador earthquake victims The drive collected powdered milk and insect repellant. Kimberly Escobar May 2, 2016
DC nonprofit visits UMD to promote sex-positive culture The event’s “We’re asking for it” theme encouraged students to think about how they ask for and give consent. Zach Melvin May 2, 2016
Financial Wellness Week aims to educate students on managing finances The weeklong campaign for financial literacy began on April 25. Naomi Grant May 2, 2016
Student startup wins $5,000 in computer science competition The winning idea was a website to help non-native English speaking students through the college application process Diamondback Staff May 1, 2016
UMD officials virtually break ground for Brendan Iribe Center The building is set to open in 2018, and will feature high-tech virtual reality labs. Lindsey Feingold May 1, 2016
New program studying 100 years of military women to begin in fall 2016 The program will highlight the achievements of military women throughout history. Jordan Fox May 1, 2016
SGA sustainability committee holds march for fossil fuel divestment to end Green Week Various student groups at this university got together to show their support for the divestment of fossil fuels. Carly Kempler May 1, 2016
Former UMD student gets no prison time in manslaughter sentencing He will get three years of probation instead. Taylor Swaak April 29, 2016
Public policy school holds symposium on inequality, economy Conversation topics included criminal justice reform and minorities in the system. Diamondback Staff April 28, 2016
UMD students start chapter to combat public health issues This county experiences prominent issues with obesity, pollution and nutrition. Diamondback Staff April 28, 2016