UMD researchers lead project on boosting health literacy in underserved communities The project partnered with the Asian American Center of Frederick, the Frederick County Health Department and the Health Care Coalition. Auzinea Bacon November 7, 2021
Zoe Pierce to be The Diamondback’s next editor in chief The current managing editor began working at The Diamondback as a copy editor in 2019. Christine Zhu November 5, 2021
Snapchat feature helps young people to get involved with politics Snapchat launched the feature last month. Sofia Garay November 4, 2021
UMD SGA passes bill supporting plaque to honor Jordan McNair The McNair family would decide on the plaque's design. Ryan White November 4, 2021
UMD lab researchers reflect on how COVID-19 regulations impact their work Some COVID-19 related protocols might be here to stay. Lyna Bentahar November 3, 2021
UMD students develop app designed to make exchanging contact information easier The app, Soshi, is designed to allow users to share social media accounts and contact information in one place. Christine Zhu November 3, 2021
UMD community celebrates Día de los Muertos, honors those lost to COVID-19 and migration The two-day holiday originating from Mexico celebrates the lives of loved ones who have died and serves to honor their memories. Freelance Reporter November 3, 2021
Faces of the Farmers Market: These vendors make the market, year after year The Farmers Market at Maryland is a popular attraction for the UMD community. Freelance Reporter November 3, 2021
UMD students can now major in fermentation science The major includes foundational STEM classes and courses in nutrition and food science, technical writing and biochemistry. Christine Zhu November 2, 2021
UMD professor awarded $20k grant for research on gardening, mental health Rachel Rosenberg Goldstein, a professor in the public health school, launched a project that combines health information with gardening tools for residents in Baltimore City and Prince George’s County. Auzinea Bacon November 2, 2021