Some UMD students say loan forgiveness plans will factor heavily in their 2020 vote "It’s kind of like the nagging thing in the back of your head." Chloe Goldberg February 6, 2020
Colleges across the country are moving toward “meta major” tracks for freshmen It's a way to increase flexibility and decrease the pressure to choose a major, some say. Chloe Goldberg December 9, 2019
Photo essay — “It’s too hot”: UMD students, Jane Fonda protest climate change in D.C. Fonda began the march to protest the lack of action by big corporations and the government to combat climate change. Diamondback Staff December 8, 2019
Two UMD alums went 13 days without food to protest climate inaction “We have to act,” one of them said. “It's not even really a choice.” Sahana Jayaraman December 2, 2019
UMD students are using virtual reality to share the migrant experience HUMANO is a multimedia project that aims to help people better understand the immigration process. Matt McDonald December 2, 2019
Over half of anti-vax Facebook ads are from two organizations, UMD researchers say The team found that pro-vaccine advertisements on Facebook came from a wider variety of sources than anti-vaccination. Eric Neugeboren December 2, 2019
Photo essay: Thousands gather as Supreme Court hears arguments on DACA UMD students and staff were among the crowd. Julia Nikhinson November 13, 2019
UMD students and staff join thousands of protesters as the Supreme Court hears DACA case Monarch butterflies adorned signs and pins as protesters cheered, chanted and danced through 40 degree weather. Carmen Molina Acosta November 13, 2019
Over 20 Maryland politicians endorsed Warren for president at a UMD event The list included 25 state and local lawmakers. Eric Neugeboren November 11, 2019
UMD students’ awareness of sexual misconduct mirrors national trend, campus leaders say More students have been involved in sexual assault prevention events in recent years, they said. Carmen Molina Acosta October 30, 2019