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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

UMD community members gather at Hillel on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack

More than 1,000 attendees sang, prayed and delivered speeches about people killed in Israel and the impact Hamas’ attack has had on students on campus.

Katharine Wilson
October 8, 2024

UMD GSG sees more than 47% decrease in representatives since COVID-19 pandemic

In the 2019-20 academic year, the Graduate Student Government had 73 representatives. It has just 38 representatives to begin this academic year.

Oliver Mack
October 8, 2024

UMD Jewish, Israeli students reflect on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack

Monday marks one year after Hamas killed more than 1,200 people and took about 250 people hostage in its attack on Israel.

Diamondback Staff
October 7, 2024

UMD students criticize university’s lack of Metro discount program

This university does not participate in the WMATA’s U-Pass program, which offers college students discounted rides on the Metrorail and Metrobus.

Freelance Reporter
October 7, 2024