Hannah Ziegler to be The Diamondback’s next editor in chief
Ziegler, a junior journalism and information science major, will serve as the editor in chief for the 2023-24 academic year.
UMD joins effort to increase rural student enrollment
The Small-Town and Rural Students Network is funded by a $20 million nonprofit donation.
UMPD program saved drivers more than $3,000 in 2023
UMPD became the first law enforcement agency in Maryland to implement the Minneapolis-based Lights On! program.
More than 99% of UMD employee political donations went to Democrats in 2021 and 2022
Employees donated more than $290,000 in 2021 and 2022, with just more than $7,000 going toward Republicans.
UMD esports studio may come to former North Campus Dining Hall
If approved by the Board of Regents, the esports studio will join the North Campus Market — which is now set to open in fall 2023 — at the former dining hall.
UMD student starts company to help small farmers find funding
The company makes agricultural lending easier by enabling people working with small farmers and lenders to have access to data on soil fertility, yield estimates and more.
What’s the buzz? UMD could soon become Bee Campus USA certified
A bee-certified campus title would add sustainability-focused courses and create initiatives for more biodiverse spaces on the campus at this university.
Masterful Strings series brings The Nightingales Sonata to the Clarice
Lea Luboshutz and her two siblings became celebrated musicians at a young age.
UMD sociology alum starts company teaching virtual cooking classes
By founding her own company — Fancy & Spicy — Brin Xu is able to provide interactive cooking classes and connect home chefs from around the world to anyone who wants to learn.
Half-baked hopes: Stamp Panera opening delayed to August
The contract between the University of Maryland and Panera Bread company has been signed as of January, but health and safety permits are not ready for approval.