Maryland groups rally to ensure legal representation for those facing deportation The CAIR Coalition and CASA Maryland are among the organizations advocating for the legislation. Amanda Hernández February 9, 2021
USM university presidents promote COVID-19 vaccine in video presentation The aim of the campaign was to increase vaccine credibility and participation. Clara Niel February 8, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci fields COVID-19 questions at Prince George’s County webinar He discussed racial disparities and vaccine misconceptions with residents. Emily Williams February 8, 2021
Maryland lawmakers and USM employees speak on collective bargaining bill at hearing The bill would allow a union representing multiple institutions to negotiate a “master agreement” with the system. Clara Longo de Freitas February 8, 2021
“Come and create”: Local photo studio The Stu opens in Greenbelt Mileija Yancy, Ashlie Payne and Aeesha Kamara are the business owners, and lifelong friends. Julia Nikhinson February 7, 2021
Prince George’s County to adopt 46 of 50 recommendations from police reform work group County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced the changes at a Friday press conference. Emily Williams February 5, 2021
La Plata Hall residents must restrict activity or return home after uptick in COVID cases Students must make their decision by 7 p.m. Friday, according to an email sent to residents. Eric Neugeboren February 5, 2021
UMD names 19 faculty and students to provost search committee The announcement comes a week after former Provost Mary Ann Rankin's official resignation. Angela Roberts February 5, 2021
UMPD responds to a reported burglary in South Campus Commons 1 The department’s criminal investigations unit is investigating this incident. Rina Torchinsky February 5, 2021
UMD students appreciate spring pass/fail option but say it’s long overdue "Why couldn’t they have done it last semester?” Diamondback Staff February 5, 2021