UMD DOTS to host 10 events in October for annual safety month Every October, DOTS organizes various educational events and activities aimed at promoting transportation safety at this university. Talia Macchi October 7, 2024
Experts divided on plagiarism accusations against UMD president Darryll Pines The Daily Wire alleged on Sept. 17 that Pines and his co-author plagiarized 1,500 words of a 5,000-word paper from a website published in 1996. Natalie Weger October 4, 2024
UMD community members hold watch parties across campus for vice presidential debate Student groups across the political spectrum held multiple watch parties in Stamp Student Union and campus academic buildings. Diamondback Staff October 3, 2024
Federal judge pauses UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions The decision means this university’s Students for Justice in Palestine event will be able to hold a vigil on Oct. 7. Akshaj Gaur October 1, 2024
UMD initiative encourages students to become poll workers in upcoming election Student poll workers are crucial amid a decline in the number of retirees and older people who are able to participate after the COVID-19 pandemic. Keira Hardesty October 1, 2024
Federal judge hears arguments over UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions This university's Students for Justice in Palestine chapter's lawsuit alleges that the Oct. 7 event restrictions violate students’ rights. Akshaj Gaur October 1, 2024
UMD ‘Shabbat 1,000’ event strengthens community, celebrates culture Jewish community members and allies gathered Friday night to celebrate the largest Shabbat of the semester. Diamondback Staff September 30, 2024
ACLU backs Students for Justice in Palestine chapter’s lawsuit against UMD, USM The lawsuit argues the university violated students’ free speech and First Amendment rights by restricting campus events on Oct. 7. Katharine Wilson September 26, 2024
UMD SGA passes resolution in support of national anti-hazing bill The Stop Campus Hazing Act requires higher education institutions to disclose hazing incidents and develop programs to prevent it. Sanya Wason September 26, 2024
Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore discusses mental health, women’s empowerment with UMD deans Moore talked about the importance of improving children's mental health and the Maryland government’s $300 million healthcare investment last year. Freelance Reporter September 25, 2024