UMD SGA distributes $28k to Terps Racing club, denies funding to Bitcamp The SGA finance committee previously denied Terps Racing's funding request due to a technicality. Ryan White December 2, 2021
UMD researchers analyze how trees in urban areas could decrease stormwater The researchers published their findings in Nature magazine in November. Auzinea Bacon December 2, 2021
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. Freelance Reporter December 1, 2021
EPA awards $100K contract to UMD researchers for environmental justice project The funding supports the expansion of the state's existing environmental justice tool. Shreya Vuttaluru November 30, 2021
‘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. Christine Zhu November 30, 2021
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. Grace Yarrow November 30, 2021
Community gathers on McKeldin Mall for annual lighting of 10-foot menorah Hundreds of students attended the Menorah lighting to celebrate warmth and positivity Freelance Reporter November 30, 2021
UMD pilot program gives students in need dorm supplies, kitchen appliances The university began piloting the Terp to Terp program this semester. Victoria Stavish November 28, 2021
Latinx students at UMD weigh in on cultural center announcement Students support the center but some say more support is needed. Sofia Garay November 22, 2021
‘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. Shreya Vuttaluru November 22, 2021