Amid change, community endures in UMD’s Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center The center changed its name from the Latin American Studies Center to the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center last academic year. Christine Zhu October 11, 2021
Two UMD professors research how to use AI to make cardiac monitoring more accessible Sushant Ranadive and Min Wu received a $1.2 million grant to help fund their research. Anaya Truss-Williams October 11, 2021
UMD to offer flu shots starting this week Some health experts are expecting a surge in flu cases this year. Abigail Russ October 11, 2021
UMD GSG calls for standardized policies for required internships Internship requirements are program-dependent, so some students pay for more credits to complete their internship. Khushboo Rathore October 11, 2021
‘She’s on our side’: Megha Sevalia is an advocate as City Council student liaison As student liaison to the council, Sevalia is tasked with bringing students’ opinions to the forefront of the council’s decisions. Grace Yarrow October 10, 2021
‘We demand change’: UMD students rally for more action against sexual assault on campus As students marched from McKeldin Library to Fraternity Row, their anger and frustration was palpable. Diamondback Staff October 9, 2021
At picnic, UMD labor groups call for more worker protections Representatives from AFSCME 1072 Local and other campus groups advocated for worker hazard pay, higher wages and more. Shifra Dayak October 9, 2021
UMD hosts Mental Health Awareness Week, emphasizes well-being amid in-person transition The Counseling Center teamed up with various mental health and student groups on the campus to organize events for the week. Freelance Reporter October 8, 2021
Pines calls response to Guilford Woods development “emotional,” “political” issue The university president emphasized the need for affordable graduate student housing. Abigail Russ October 7, 2021
UMD replaces certificate program with Science, Technology, Ethics and Policy minor The University Senate voted on Thursday to discontinue the Science, Technology and Society certificate. Khushboo Rathore October 7, 2021