2 UMD alumni pledge $1 million to renovate, expand Benjamin Building
Construction on the renovations is slated to begin in 2030.
UMD launches new website for maintenance, repair requests
Facilities Service Central allows university community members to submit requests, track the status of requests and request assistance.
Fencer disqualified at UMD tournament after refusing to face opponent she says was trans
Before her tournament match, fencer Stephanie Turner took a knee and removed her mask to protest her opponent.
UMD community criticizes ‘xenophobic’ federal inquiry about Chinese students, faculty
The letter demands this university provide six pieces of information about Chinese national students and researchers to a congressional committee.
UMD LGBTQ+ community, allies celebrate culture, discuss Trump’s threats at Q’mmunity Kiki
This university’s LGBTQ+ Equity Center hosted the kiki, which are social gatherings rooted in Black and brown LGBTQ+ ballroom culture.
Experts weigh in on how dismantling the education department could impact UMD
Trump signed an order directing education secretary Linda McMahon to close the department and redistribute its functions to state and local governments.
‘Goofy’ or ‘a Maryland institution’: UMD students react to Kermit as commencement speaker
Some students were intrigued and excited by the announcement, while others debated the value of having a puppet address the graduating class.
UMD students support sexual assault survivors with semiannual Clothesline Project
The project, which took place during sexual assault awareness month, aims to raise awareness for sexual assault on college campuses.
UMD community members voice concerns on tightened university hiring guidelines
This university announced in an email on March 13 that it would pause creating new regular and contingent staff and faculty positions.
Here’s how the University Senate’s legislative process works
The Diamondback spoke with three senators to understand the history of the body as well as its structure and processes.