UMD researchers use food waste to create bioplastics, cleaner energy The research team uses bacteria to break down food waste and turn it into bioplastics. Auzinea Bacon December 7, 2021
UMD RHA opposes DOTS’ proposed shuttle fee increase for next academic year DOTS is proposing a $9 fee increase for full-time undergraduates in the 2022-23 academic year. Victoria Stavish December 7, 2021
UMD sorority chef receives $13k through GoFundMe after kitchen accident The Prince George’s County Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire at the Alpha Omicron Pi house on Monday. Diamondback Staff December 7, 2021
UMD arts and humanities college dean to step down in June The college’s current dean, Bonnie Thornton Dill, has served in the position for nearly 11 years. Abigail Russ December 7, 2021
UMD student creates group to push for better bike infrastructure The group aims to connect community cyclists and advocate for infrastructure. Victoria Stavish December 7, 2021
USM workers can now bargain under one contract after legislature overrides Hogan’s veto Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed a bill earlier this year. Shifra Dayak December 6, 2021
Teaching assistants for one-credit business course to receive stipends this spring Teaching assistants for BMGT367 will receive a one-time $500 stipend in the spring. Ryan White December 6, 2021
Maryland Hillel promotes togetherness with Spin Love, Not Hate on last night of Hanukkah The event hosted guest speakers, a mass dreidel spin and student group promotion. Hannah Ziegler December 6, 2021
Campus menstrual product drive gets 725 donations for local women’s nonprofit The donations are going to the I Support the Girls nonprofit for women and girls experiencing homelessness. Freelance Reporter December 5, 2021
Roy Rogers’ grand opening draws scores of students in restaurant’s return to UMD The fast food chain serves hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches. Victoria Stavish December 5, 2021