‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ author Jeff Kinney to be UMD’s spring commencement speaker
Kinney is a University of Maryland alumni and former Diamondback staffer.
UMD students, faculty react to Supreme Court affirmative action cases
The Supreme Court agreed to hear two affirmative action cases on Jan. 24.
‘The way language is used in real life’: Lectica language app engages users with culture
Lectica currently teaches seven languages, and 12 more are coming soon.
UMD SGA passed nine bills in the past two weeks. Here’s what you need to know.
This is the rundown of the bills you need to know about.
Roaches, poor maintenance among Parkside apartment gripes
Rent is increasing at Parkside, but residents say the conditions don't justify the increase.
UMD campuswide crime drops just over 4 percent in 2021
UMPD will also be starting a new partnership called Lights On! to reduce parking tickets for broken lights.
Buso Cuts: A UMD marketing graduate’s barbershop
Edwin Arias opened the shop on Baltimore Avenue in September 2018.
UMD Senate discusses community’s mental health moving forward
The university's Counseling Center saw a 26 percent increase in after hour crisis calls in 2021.
UMD students roll out full version of contact information app
Developers launched the beta version of Soshi, which allows students to share their social media handles and emails, in November.
College Park City Council tables discussion on homeowner grants until March
The council discussed loosening the guidelines on who is eligible for the grants.