“A lifelong battle”: UMD students join March on Washington following summer of protests
Some were following in the footsteps of their grandparents, who participated in the 1963 march.
UMD announces temporary amendments to grading, attendance, final exam policies
The requirement that every undergraduate course has a final exam has been temporarily waived.
“Can’t be ignored”: Buoyed by NBA, UMD’s Black athletes speak out against systemic racism
“It is so much bigger than [sports].”
Police send out safety notice after four reports of fraud
UMPD received four reports of scams over the past two weeks.
Black Faculty and Staff Association presses Pines on unions, systemic racism
Some Black employees were dissatisfied after Pines spoke on racism in virtual body meeting.
Watch: President Pines’ full virtual conversation with UMD students
Watch the full recording of the town hall with President Pines.
UMD President Pines fields questions about COVID-19 response in virtual town hall
The conversation was co-moderated by The Diamondback.
College Park residents brace for the return of UMD students
Some worry if students will follow social distancing restrictions.
Amid coronavirus safety guidelines, UMD clubs will look different this fall
The new campus environment will present unique challenges for each organization.
UMD students and alumni fight for anti-racist curricula, culture in area high schools
They're fighting for change in Montgomery and Howard County schools.