UMD to offer new anti-Black racism minor in fall
In the minor, students can take classes to understand discriminatory policies in different settings and then challenge these policies in a capstone.
UMD community reflects on science, discovery and the universe scholars program’s 25-year run
The program saw declining resources and personnel after former program director Alan Peel announced in May 2022 that he was stepping down after 15 years of leadership.
UMD SGA members falsify dozens of petition signatures in election appeal review process
The Diamondback made contact this week with 51 of the students listed. Of those, 33 people said they did not sign the petition.
UMD engineering school helps implement new curriculum into Ghana schools
Engineering students also spoke in support of the program, particularly the potential for a study abroad program.
United Maryland’s Alexandra DeBus elected UMD SGA president after two-week results delay
DeBus, a junior biochemistry major, defeated Aspire Maryland’s presidential candidate Scott Cronin by five percentage points in a close race for the position.
Here’s a look at the bills UMD RHA passed this year
RHA passed several bills this semester to promote student support and sustainability on campus.
Guest performances, live-learning sessions highlight 2023 Congress of Jugglers event
The three-day event consisted of guest performances and walk-in sessions where attendees played with juggling equipment, such as balls, balance boards and unicycles.
SGA pilot program offers gender-affirming care materials for UMD students
The student government allocated $1,500 to support the program's pilot run and cover the cost of chest binder and tucking materials provided to students.
UMD SGA to investigate student body president on election interference claims
A statement verified by Emma Selvin, the SGA governance board’s chief justice, alleged that Halbfinger assembled a new, unconfirmed governance board.
UMD Counseling Center to begin renovations, create space for new program
The upcoming renovations will mainly create space for a new program called an initial access team.