Prince George’s County plan to cut carbon emissions seeks community feedback
The Draft Climate Action Plan was released to the public for comment Nov. 1.
EPA awards $100K contract to UMD researchers for environmental justice project
The funding supports the expansion of the state's existing environmental justice tool.
‘Conservationist at heart’: National Zoo names UMD alumna Brandie Smith its new director
Brandie Smith is the second woman to serve as director in the zoo’s 132-year history.
City of College Park holds forum on allocation of COVID-19 relief funding
Starting Wednesday, individuals and organizations can apply to receive grants on the city website.
Community gathers on McKeldin Mall for annual lighting of 10-foot menorah
Hundreds of students attended the Menorah lighting to celebrate warmth and positivity
UMD pilot program gives students in need dorm supplies, kitchen appliances
The university began piloting the Terp to Terp program this semester.
Latinx students at UMD weigh in on cultural center announcement
Students support the center but some say more support is needed.
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ author Jeff Kinney to be UMD’s winter commencement speaker
Kinney is a University of Maryland alumni and former Diamondback staffer.
DC event honors Transgender Day of Remembrance with moment of silence
The event was shared by this university’s LGBTQ+ Equity Center on social media and aimed to help attendees learn how to be better allies to the transgender community.
UMD American studies professor discusses impact of white supremacy on society
Professor Wong's research was presented as part of a series on race, equity and justice