UMD GSG pushes for accommodations for grad students experiencing vaccine side effects The GSG bill calls on the university to issue a statement in support of graduate students with COVID-19 vaccine side effects. Khushboo Rathore April 15, 2021
UMD’s disability summit focuses on intersectionality, draws 1,000 viewers The event focused on spreading awareness and education about the disability community. Freelance Reporter April 15, 2021
This year’s SGA election ballot will include a question about Francis Scott Key The question will be on the ballot during SGA elections, which will take place next week. Sofia Garay April 15, 2021
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned this week. Here’s what you need to know. These are the bills you should know about. Matt McDonald April 15, 2021
UMD’s tentative fall reopening plan outlines return to normal campus operations Dorms are expected to be open at near full capacity next semester and physical distancing is not set to be required. Diamondback Staff April 14, 2021
UMD to hold in-person commencement, allow guests There will be two separate commencement ceremonies on May 21. Amanda Hernández April 14, 2021
College Park to give $10k in legal funds to Greenbelt in push to oppose maglev project The proposed project would build a 40-mile high-speed rail between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. Shifra Dayak April 14, 2021
Entrepreneurs featured on ‘Shark Tank’ talk marketing at panel hosted by UMD organization The panel was a part of a speaker series held by the American Marketing Association at this university. Freelance Reporter April 14, 2021
MGA passes state bill that would add student oversight to fee allocation at USM schools “This is an incredible step towards showing that we can take action, we can make ourselves involved,” Ben Baitman said. Clara Niel April 14, 2021
Maryland health department pauses all Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations Out of 6.8 million vaccinations, six reported a “rare and severe” blood clot. Madison Peek April 13, 2021