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U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen introduces legislation to force Trump to obey court orders

The legislation would force the Trump administration to report how it’s complying with court orders related to U.S. citizens or residents wrongfully deported to El Salvador.

Katharine Wilson
May 2, 2025

Here’s how to vote in the 2025 UMD GSG presidential election

The voting period for program representatives is set to open in about a week, but a specific date has not been finalized.

Anastasia Merkulova
May 2, 2025

UMD community members honor Denim Day, Sexual Assault Awareness Month at tabling event

CARE to Stop Violence, a confidential advocacy and education office within the University Health Center, organized the event.

Freelance Reporter
May 1, 2025

Women who fled Afghanistan share their stories at UMD panel

The speakers discussed their first-hand experiences escaping Taliban rule and gaining an education in the U.S.

Sanya Wason
May 1, 2025

Here’s what to know about the Terrapin Development Company

The University of Maryland and the University of Maryland College Park Foundation founded the Terrapin Development Company as a joint venture in 2017.

Keira Hardesty
May 1, 2025

PGCPS faces uncertainty with 2026 proposed budget

The school system proposed a budget of $2.9 billion to the Prince George’s County Council education and workforce development committee on Monday.

Stella Canino
May 1, 2025

Prince George’s County Council votes to raise telecommunications services tax

The telecommunications tax bill passage comes amid a $171 million shortfall in the county’s 2025 fiscal year operating budget.

Mayah Nachman
April 30, 2025

UMD community members celebrate Southwest Asian, North African heritage at gala

The gala was hosted by the University of Maryland’s Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy group.

Freelance Reporter
April 30, 2025

UMD SGA election sees highest number of voters since 2020

Voter turnout in this year’s University of Maryland SGA election increased by about 167 percent from last year, according to a Diamondback analysis.

Anastasia Merkulova
April 29, 2025

UMD students express hope, fear after SGA divestment referendum passed

The referendum called on the Student Government Association to begin lobbying the University System of Maryland Foundation and the University of Maryland College Park Foundation to divest from certain military and defense companies.

Oliver Mack
April 29, 2025