The Diamondback’s 2021 College Park election guide Your guide to the candidates in College Park’s 2021 election. Diamondback Staff November 3, 2021
UMD lab researchers reflect on how COVID-19 regulations impact their work Some COVID-19 related protocols might be here to stay. Lyna Bentahar November 3, 2021
UMD students develop app designed to make exchanging contact information easier The app, Soshi, is designed to allow users to share social media accounts and contact information in one place. Christine Zhu November 3, 2021
UMD community celebrates Día de los Muertos, honors those lost to COVID-19 and migration The two-day holiday originating from Mexico celebrates the lives of loved ones who have died and serves to honor their memories. Freelance Reporter November 3, 2021
Restorative Justice Steering Committee presents plan to College Park City Council Among other goals, the plan seeks to educate College Park residents on the history of Lakeland, a historically Black neighborhood in the city. Grace Yarrow November 3, 2021
Prince George’s County nonprofits and churches launch homelessness community initiatives A wide network of churches, nonprofits and religious organizations in Prince George's County combat homelessness. Freelance Reporter November 3, 2021
Faces of the Farmers Market: These vendors make the market, year after year The Farmers Market at Maryland is a popular attraction for the UMD community. Freelance Reporter November 3, 2021
UMD students can now major in fermentation science The major includes foundational STEM classes and courses in nutrition and food science, technical writing and biochemistry. Christine Zhu November 2, 2021
UMD professor awarded $20k grant for research on gardening, mental health Rachel Rosenberg Goldstein, a professor in the public health school, launched a project that combines health information with gardening tools for residents in Baltimore City and Prince George’s County. Auzinea Bacon November 2, 2021
All UMD community members are eligible for COVID-19 booster shot The health center is offering Pfizer boosters. Abigail Russ November 2, 2021