University of Maryland alum and Google co-founder Sergey Brin protests Trump’s travel ban Brin, born in the former Soviet Union, said he was “here because I’m a refugee.” Jessie Campisi January 29, 2017
UMD students join anti-abortion March for Life in Washington The march took place for the 44th consecutive year. Carrie Snurr January 28, 2017
Many LGBTQ Americans fear losing their rights under Donald Trump’s administration This university will continue to protect students in the LGBTQ community. Natalie Schwartz January 26, 2017
President Trump’s plan to defund two endowments threatens UMD arts and humanities funding The endowments have granted this university about $2.5 million for research, performances and projects since 2010. Diamondback Staff January 26, 2017
GALLERY: Saturday’s Women’s March featured a ton of girl power — and a lot of posters From digs at President Donald Trump to touting women’s reproductive rights, the posters covered just about everything. Taylor Swaak January 21, 2017
From “bra burning” to SlutWalks: A history of women’s rights marches and protests Saturday’s Women’s March on Washington is about to put another women’s rights protest in the books. Angela Jacob January 20, 2017
President Trump takes “oath of allegiance to all Americans” in inauguration speech In his inaugural address, Trump vowed to put America and its people first. Jessie Campisi January 20, 2017
President-elect Donald Trump believes Russia hacked Democratic National Committee Here are six highlights from Trump’s first press conference since July. Lindsey Feingold January 12, 2017
A UMD alumna will be the first African-American crew member on International Space Station NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps will depart for two expeditions in May 2018. Taylor Swaak January 10, 2017
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen: “I will fight every day” to protect Obamacare Van Hollen gave his first speech as a U.S. Senator on Thursday. Lexie Schapitl January 6, 2017