Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alec Ross visits UMD to help register students to vote
Ross is the third Democratic gubernatorial candidate who has visited this university in the past week.
Betsy DeVos rescinds Obama-era guidelines for investigating campus sexual assault
Under the new guidelines, colleges can use a higher standard of evidence in evaluating sexual assault cases.
UMD’s Sigma Gamma Rho sorority chapter loses campus recognition after reports of hazing
The sorority will not be able to return to the campus until fall 2021.
UMD SGA will start recruiting student groups to work on Terps Vote coalition
The SGA will immediately begin recruiting student groups to participate in the Terps Vote Voter Registration Drive Coalition.
College Park City Council is split on holding a referendum about letting noncitizens vote
The council could vote to hold an advisory referendum on the issue at its Sept. 12 meeting.
UMD Mock Trial coach resigns after email exchange about Latino students’ qualifications
The email exchange from coach Mark Graber referred to three “obviously Latino” applicants as “mediocre” and “pretty bad.”
From tragedies to triumphs: recapping an eventful year at UMD
The 2016-17 year was full of ups and downs. Catch up on the year’s biggest stories on The Diamondback’s Year in Review.
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank says he’s stepping down from Trump’s manufacturing council
Plank is the second CEO to resign from the council this week.
Three new solar canopies are helping UMD exceed its renewable energy goal
The canopies are being built on the Terrapin Trail, Mowatt Lane and Regents Drive parking garages.
UMD President Loh announces plans to consider harsher punishments for hate bias incidents
University President Wallace Loh said in the statement that further action comes after hearing from members of the campus community.