Meet the candidates running for mayor in College Park’s special election
Election day voting will be held May 6 at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting will be at Davis Hall from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m May 2.
A UMD student’s guide to observing Ramadan on campus
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, emphasize reading the Holy Quran and focus on building better habits for the rest of the year.
PGCPS educators call for data-driven, innovative approach from new CEO
After current CEO Monica Goldson announced her planned retirement in January, the school system launched its first CEO search since 2019.
UMD GRAD Day features interdisciplinary student research
Almost 50 graduate students presented research in various fields.
UMPD saw surge in student transport to hospitals for mental health last year
There were 82 transports to hospitals as a result of an emergency psychiatric situation last year, according to Lt. Rosanne Hoaas.
Maryland attorney general releases report detailing sex abuse in Baltimore Archdiocese
156 people who were Catholic priests or associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore had allegedly sexually assaulted more than 600 children over an 80-year period.
UMD announces new Center for Community Engagement
The new center will coordinate with units across campus to foster new opportunities for community-engaged scholarship, instruction and service.
Hannah Ziegler to be The Diamondback’s next editor in chief
Ziegler, a junior journalism and information science major, will serve as the editor in chief for the 2023-24 academic year.
UMD joins effort to increase rural student enrollment
The Small-Town and Rural Students Network is funded by a $20 million nonprofit donation.
Metro’s Yellow Line to reopen May 7 after eight-month closure
The stations beyond Mount Vernon Square, including the College Park station, will continue only receiving service from the Green Line.