UMD SGA votes in support of increasing sustainability fee The bill passed 17-8 with two abstentions. Diamondback Staff May 5, 2021
UMD Senate approves revisions to clarify campus Title IX guidelines The policy and procedures now await approval from university President Darryll Pines. Joelle Anselmo May 5, 2021
Purple Line NOW hosts virtual forum to discuss project status “The Purple Line is frankly one of the most important projects we have underway in Maryland right now." Anaya Truss-Williams May 5, 2021
College Park City Council names Natasha Hampton next city manager Hampton served in a variety of local government positions in Miramar, Florida, and Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Shifra Dayak May 5, 2021
UMD RHA Senate passes bill to support including unlimited laundry in housing fee The external contract to service and maintain the machines is up for renewal this year. Christine Zhu May 5, 2021
Long days, lost connections: Students reflect on over a year of online classes A year of online classes has impacted some students' mental health on top of having the burden of full tuition. Freelance Reporter May 4, 2021
M&T Bank Stadium’s COVID-19 vaccination site hosts ‘University Days’ through Saturday Students, faculty and staff at Maryland colleges are eligible. Rina Torchinsky May 3, 2021
Education college dean Jennifer Rice named UMD’s next provost Rice will begin the role on August 11. Eric Neugeboren May 3, 2021
CARE and PSA hold virtual events for sexual assault awareness month Campus Advocates Respond and Educate to Stop Violence and Preventing Sexual Assault held events to bolster understanding about sexual assault throughout April. Freelance Reporter May 3, 2021
College Park community gathers to plant 500 trees The event was held at the College Park Airport where community members could come and select a dogwood, black gum or white oak tree. Freelance Reporter May 2, 2021