UMD researchers showcase robotic dog, speech application at AI event
The “AI for Public Good” event took place at several buildings at the university on Thursday.
UMD researchers map economic effects of federal health research cuts
This university is joining a team of researchers from several universities in mapping the impacts of federal cuts to scientific and medical research.
UMD president Darryll Pines discusses federal pressure in State of the Campus address
The department sent the 10-page “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” to nine major U.S. universities earlier this month.
DOGE website says it cut nearly $15M from UMD grants
The Department of Government Efficiency's “Wall of Receipts” says at least 30 grants to this university have been reduced or cut since January.
UMD community members discuss federal funding cuts, university response at union town hall
The event was organized by United Academics of Maryland-University of Maryland, this university’s American Association of University Professors chapter.
UMD spent more than $136,000 on event security for Oct. 7, 2024
About 72 percent of the spending on security for Oct. 7, 2024, events went toward UMPD costs, records obtained by The Diamondback show.
UMD president disappointed in SGA’s timing of boycott, divestment and sanctions bill vote
Darryll Pines wrote in a memo that he was disappointed SGA held a vote for a boycott, divestment and sanctions resolution on the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur.
Experts warn Turning Point USA watchlist could pose risk for UMD professors
The watchlist was created in 2016 to identify professors who “discriminate against conservative students and advance leftist propaganda in the classroom.”
Black Lion Café to bring new Ethiopian coffee option to College Park in 2026
The family-owned small business, which operates two locations in Montgomery County, signed a lease to become one of Union on Knox’s newest retailers.
UMD moves esports studio plans to Cambridge Community Center
The new studio’s soft opening is expected for this fall and the grand opening will be held in the spring.