SGA urges UMD to move final exams online The emergency bill highlights the university's lack of preparation for the omicron variant and calls for increased COVID-19 support. Diamondback Staff December 16, 2021
UMD cancels winter commencement as COVID-19 cases rise Winter graduates will be invited to the spring ceremony in May. Christine Zhu December 16, 2021
UMD dining halls shift to carry out amid COVID-19 surge This university identified 98 new COVID-19 cases from its on-campus testing Wednesday. Shreya Vuttaluru December 16, 2021
UMD Dining Services implements new safety measures to follow CDC guidelines The restrictions placed on dining halls have changed as the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed. Freelance Reporter December 14, 2021
UMD starts program for students who want to help refugees in Prince George’s County Students in the program can get credit for their volunteering and connect it to their classwork. Sofia Garay December 14, 2021
UMD’s National Association of Black Accountants rebrands following inactivity The association already has multiple events planned for the spring. Freelance Reporter December 14, 2021
Hot water pipe burst in St. Mary’s Hall prompts flooding, evacuation Ten residents were told to temporarily relocate due to the incident. Victoria Stavish December 13, 2021
UMD Sketchup club celebrates 25th anniversary Sketchup is this university's only all-sketch comedy group. Christine Zhu December 13, 2021
UMD CARE to Stop Violence holds discussion for Stalking Awareness Month The meeting went over topics such as how society has normalized aspects of stalking and problems on campus Freelance Reporter December 13, 2021
UMD, two other state schools get $3 million grant to increase campus leadership diversity The universities hope to create a pipeline for underrepresented groups to reach leadership positions. Jamie Oberg December 12, 2021