UMD experts say worse political gridlock is contributing to government shutdown’s length
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are either working without pay, getting furloughed or receiving partial paychecks because of the shutdown.
UMD researchers showcase robotic dog, speech application at AI event
The “AI for Public Good” event took place at several buildings at the university on Thursday.
UMD researchers map economic effects of federal health research cuts
This university is joining a team of researchers from several universities in mapping the impacts of federal cuts to scientific and medical research.
UMD president Darryll Pines discusses federal pressure in State of the Campus address
The department sent the 10-page “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” to nine major U.S. universities earlier this month.
3 Prince George’s County Council members reflect on African heritage, community progress
Council members Krystal Oriadha, Wala Blegay and Wanika Fisher all said their positions on the council reflect growing inclusion of immigrants in the community.
DOGE website says it cut nearly $15M from UMD grants
The Department of Government Efficiency's “Wall of Receipts” says at least 30 grants to this university have been reduced or cut since January.
UMD community members discuss federal funding cuts, university response at union town hall
The event was organized by United Academics of Maryland-University of Maryland, this university’s American Association of University Professors chapter.
UMD spent more than $136,000 on event security for Oct. 7, 2024
About 72 percent of the spending on security for Oct. 7, 2024, events went toward UMPD costs, records obtained by The Diamondback show.
PGCPS educators reckon with high special education teacher vacancies
The school district's vacancy data and an increase in complaints led the Maryland State Department of Education to put PGCPS under corrective action.
UMD president disappointed in SGA’s timing of boycott, divestment and sanctions bill vote
Darryll Pines wrote in a memo that he was disappointed SGA held a vote for a boycott, divestment and sanctions resolution on the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur.