Category: News - Page 118 - The Diamondback

UMD community reflects on science, discovery and the universe scholars program’s 25-year run

The program saw declining resources and personnel after former program director Alan Peel announced in May 2022 that he was stepping down after 15 years of leadership.

Freelance Reporter
May 11, 2023

UMD SGA members falsify dozens of petition signatures in election appeal review process

The Diamondback made contact this week with 51 of the students listed. Of those, 33 people said they did not sign the petition.

Sasha Allen
May 11, 2023

UMD engineering school helps implement new curriculum into Ghana schools

Engineering students also spoke in support of the program, particularly the potential for a study abroad program.

Nene Narh-Mensah
May 11, 2023

Prince George’s County Council considers increased road safety funding

Under the proposed budget, the county is expected to invest more than $41 million in pedestrian safety.

Akshaj Gaur
May 11, 2023

United Maryland’s Alexandra DeBus elected UMD SGA president after two-week results delay

DeBus, a junior biochemistry major, defeated Aspire Maryland’s presidential candidate Scott Cronin by five percentage points in a close race for the position.

Sasha Allen
May 10, 2023

Metro fare hikes, assistance for low-income riders welcomed by UMD community

Some of the revenue from the fare hike will fund a new program offering discounts for riders registered for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Bridget Byrne
May 10, 2023

Here’s a look at the bills UMD RHA passed this year

RHA passed several bills this semester to promote student support and sustainability on campus.

Natalie Weger
May 10, 2023

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks launches US Senate bid

Alsobrooks became Prince George’s County’s first female county executive in 2018 after serving as the state’s attorney in the county from 2011 to 2018.

Akshaj Gaur
May 9, 2023

College Park mayoral candidates had 65 days to campaign. Here’s what it looked like.

The rush of reaching likely voters has consumed the candidates.

Diamondback Staff
May 9, 2023

Guest performances, live-learning sessions highlight 2023 Congress of Jugglers event

The three-day event consisted of guest performances and walk-in sessions where attendees played with juggling equipment, such as balls, balance boards and unicycles.

Freelance Reporter
May 8, 2023