UMD GRAD Day features interdisciplinary student research
Almost 50 graduate students presented research in various fields.
UMPD saw surge in student transport to hospitals for mental health last year
There were 82 transports to hospitals as a result of an emergency psychiatric situation last year, according to Lt. Rosanne Hoaas.
UMD announces new Center for Community Engagement
The new center will coordinate with units across campus to foster new opportunities for community-engaged scholarship, instruction and service.
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.