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UMD SGA President Ayelette Halbfinger outlines priorities for this fall semester

Initiatives include advocating for mental health, creating a Native American memorial scholarship and working more collaboratively with university administration.

Marijke Friedman
August 29, 2022

UMD to raise hourly student employee minimum wage to $15 in 2023

The minimum wage increase will take place three years before the state’s $15 minimum wage standard.

Auzinea Bacon
August 29, 2022

UMD to lift classroom mask mandate

The decision comes just days before the start of this university’s fall semester.

Parker Leipzig
August 24, 2022

UMD announces interim Title IX coordinator

Current Title IX coordinator Grace Karmiol's last day will be Aug. 26.

Nene Narh-Mensah
August 20, 2022

UMD identifies first presumptive monkeypox case

The university health center sent an email Wednesday encouraging the campus community to take preventive measures.

Ilana Williams
August 17, 2022

UMD students commend Biden administration’s proposed Title IX changes

The proposed measures would compel schools to allow transgender students to use bathrooms that align with their gender identity, bar gender identity-based harassment and ensure others are using their correct pronouns.

Nene Narh-Mensah
August 16, 2022

UMD students: How do you feel about returning to school post-Roe?

The Diamondback and The Washington Post are looking to hear from college students directly on how the Supreme Court’s decision to ban abortion impacts your lives.

Diamondback Staff
August 16, 2022

College Park homes, businesses reckon with severe damage in aftermath of storm

A severe thunderstorm in the Washington metropolitan area toppled trees, downed power lines, closed roads and damaged homes in College Park Tuesday evening.

Diamondback Staff
July 13, 2022

Massive storm causes destruction across College Park, UMD campus

The storm destroyed homes and left thousands in Prince George's County without power.

Diamondback Staff
July 13, 2022

‘It’s horrifying’: End of Roe v. Wade brings concern, disappointment to UMD community

While the court’s draft opinion leaked in May, the official decision has left many feeling distressed.

Olivia Nicholson
July 2, 2022