Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launches service year program at UMD event
Maryland's Service Year Option program provides people ages 18 to 21 in Maryland with a nine-month paid work and mentorship opportunity.
UMD Dining Services hopes to promote cultural education with more diverse cuisines
Dining services hopes the new initiatives will introduce students to new cultures and bring students together over diverse cuisines.
UMD graduate students advocate for more than six weeks of parental leave
Full-time faculty and staff at this university are allowed up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
UMD student groups react to Washington Quad event restrictions
This policy establishes the quad as South Hill’s “backyard,” for students of the residential community, a Resident Life spokesperson told The Diamondback.
UMD DOTS leads bike, e-scooter tours around campus to promote safe riding practices
On the tours, DOTS requires participants to wear a helmet and travel on roads and trails around campus to avoid sidewalks.
Brass lovers revel in renowned tuba soloist’s performance at The Clarice
Brass players, classical music buffs and humor lovers united to watch Øystein Baadsvik bring his setlist to life through quips and antics throughout the show.
UMD Bat Fest offers spooky activities, science education
Many activities at Bat Fest were geared toward families because of the importance of educational resources, according to Taylor Sinclair.
Prince George’s County Council bill aims to lessen unemployment rate, support workers
A project labor agreement is a type of collective bargaining agreement that establishes the terms and conditions of a construction project.
College Park City Council continues vacant, blighted property tax discussions
The potential tax increase isn’t meant to increase the city’s revenue, the city’s finance director Gary Fields said at the meeting.
Student musician’s nightly performances raise more than $600 for mental health nonprofit
Since August, Gustavo Rego has dedicated three hours almost every night to sitting outside Pyon-Chen Hall and playing the guitar.