UMD DOTS to host 10 events in October for annual safety month Every October, DOTS organizes various educational events and activities aimed at promoting transportation safety at this university. Talia Macchi October 7, 2024
Experts divided on plagiarism accusations against UMD president Darryll Pines The Daily Wire alleged on Sept. 17 that Pines and his co-author plagiarized 1,500 words of a 5,000-word paper from a website published in 1996. Natalie Weger October 4, 2024
College Park receives more than 350 applications for student rent subsidy pilot program Only 120 University of Maryland students will receive a $1,250 subsidy from the city to assist them with housing. Pera Onal October 3, 2024
UMD community members hold watch parties across campus for vice presidential debate Student groups across the political spectrum held multiple watch parties in Stamp Student Union and campus academic buildings. Diamondback Staff October 3, 2024
Federal judge pauses UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions The decision means this university’s Students for Justice in Palestine event will be able to hold a vigil on Oct. 7. Akshaj Gaur October 1, 2024
College Park ranked fifth-best Washington, D.C., suburb College Park was the only Prince George’s County city in the top six of last month’s rankings by Livability. Irit Skulnik October 1, 2024
College Park City Council amends budget to cut funding for Meals on Wheels program The amendment, which passed 6-1, cuts funding for Meals on Wheels — a food service nonprofit for senior citizens — by half. Pera Onal October 1, 2024
UMD initiative encourages students to become poll workers in upcoming election Student poll workers are crucial amid a decline in the number of retirees and older people who are able to participate after the COVID-19 pandemic. Keira Hardesty October 1, 2024
Federal judge hears arguments over UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions This university's Students for Justice in Palestine chapter's lawsuit alleges that the Oct. 7 event restrictions violate students’ rights. Akshaj Gaur October 1, 2024
UMD alumni Jolene Ivey, Dawn Moore receive awards at reproductive health gala This year’s Impact Gala included remarks from several prominent figures in the reproductive health field and the presentation of four awards. Oliver Mack September 30, 2024