UMD students raise money to fund school restorations in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Event attendees danced to traditional Tigrayan music and wore cultural attire such as the Habesha kemis, a traditional Ethiopian dress.
New UMD cafe in IDEA Factory promotes food entrepreneurship, innovation
The cafe, named DeliXious Labs, wants to “lower the barrier to food entrepreneurship” for community members.
Here’s what is on the ballot in Maryland this November
The most-watched election on the ballot is the U.S. Senate race between former Gov. Larry Hogan and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.
UMD community honors National Mental Health Awareness Week with series of events
The eighth annual Self-Care Fair on McKeldin Mall headlined the weeklong activities on Thursday.
Former UMD librarian Herbert Foerstel remembered as pioneering activist, caring father
Herbert Foerstel, who worked for University of Maryland Libraries for nearly 30 years, died of natural causes on Sept. 20. He was 90.
College Park City Council approves grant to renovate building for affordable housing
The contract with Modern Construction Services will go toward repainting, installing air conditioning units, replacing shingles and more.
UMD Libraries launches new initiative to promote civic engagement, democracy
The initiative aims to advance civic education and engagement through library programming and events.
Angela Alsobrooks, Larry Hogan accuse each other of lies in lone Senate debate
The candidates are running in a close race that could determine party control of the Senate.
UMD community members promote Guilford Woods preservation in forest walk
By Seann McCombie For The Diamondback Several University of Maryland graduate students, faculty and volunteers addressed issues about Guilford Woods, an off-campus woodland, during a…
UMD SGA hosts campus accessibility audit for Disability Awareness Month
Attendees of the accessibility audit were encouraged to look for things that didn’t comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards.