New UMD cafe in IDEA Factory promotes food entrepreneurship, innovation The cafe, named DeliXious Labs, wants to “lower the barrier to food entrepreneurship” for community members. Nicole Pilsbury October 15, 2024
UMD community honors National Mental Health Awareness Week with series of events The eighth annual Self-Care Fair on McKeldin Mall headlined the weeklong activities on Thursday. Freelance Reporter October 14, 2024
Former UMD librarian Herbert Foerstel remembered as pioneering activist, caring father Herbert Foerstel, who worked for University of Maryland Libraries for nearly 30 years, died of natural causes on Sept. 20. He was 90. Irit Skulnik October 14, 2024
UMD Libraries launches new initiative to promote civic engagement, democracy The initiative aims to advance civic education and engagement through library programming and events. Freelance Reporter October 11, 2024
UMD community members promote Guilford Woods preservation in forest walk By Seann McCombie For The Diamondback Several University of Maryland graduate students, faculty and volunteers addressed issues about Guilford Woods, an off-campus woodland, during a… Freelance Reporter October 11, 2024
UMD SGA hosts campus accessibility audit for Disability Awareness Month Attendees of the accessibility audit were encouraged to look for things that didn’t comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Sanya Wason October 11, 2024
UMD Purple Line construction, two-way bike lanes lead to new safety measures Both projects have raised some concerns among campus members about biker and pedestrian safety. Talia Macchi October 11, 2024
Subway, Chick-fil-A to move to new locations in Stamp food court Subway is taking over Saladworks’ location and Chick-fil-A will relocate to the space previously occupied by Roy Rogers. Nicole Pilsbury October 9, 2024
Local leaders promote student election engagement at UMD event The “Power to the Polls” event was co-hosted by this university’s Black Girls Vote student organization and the Student Success Leadership Council. Lillian Glaros October 9, 2024
Hundreds of UMD community members gather to honor people killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023 This university’s Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace chapters hosted the “All Day For Palestine” event. Diamondback Staff October 8, 2024