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Prince George’s County officials hope for Landover’s future despite Commanders exit

Acting County Executive Tara Jackson said the county will continue its plans to redevelop the area around Northwest Stadium through the Blue Line Corridor project.

Mayah Nachman
May 8, 2025

UMD releases report with recommendations for fraternities, sororities on campus

The recommendations come more than a year after this university placed a cease and desist order on all IFC and PHA chapters last March.

Pera Onal
May 8, 2025

Hundreds of UMD community members celebrate Israel Fest as dozens boycott the event

The annual event has drawn protests in previous years. Both Israel Fest and the boycott were monitored by event security and police officers.

Diamondback Staff
May 7, 2025

UMD aims to support laid-off federal workers with resource hub, AI certificate program

Thousands of federal employees were fired after President Donald Trump’s administration slashed funding for federal departments and eliminated positions.

Nicole Pilsbury
May 7, 2025

Students demand UMD stand up against Trump administration at sit-in

Protest attendees called on this university to reaffirm its commitment to academic freedom and provide support to students impacted by new federal policies.

Sanya Wason
May 6, 2025

UMD first-time student enrollment dips by 4% since fall 2021 despite record admissions

Fewer than 25 percent of admitted students enrolled at this university in each of the last four fall semesters.

Theodore Rose
May 6, 2025

6 UMD students use $50,000 Do Good grant to combat food insecurity

The grant funded student internships at the Community Learning Garden, Terp Farm and Campus Pantry, and conducted another campus food access survey.

Katherine Schutzman
May 5, 2025

College Park community center, lake natural area rededicated in honor of Lakeland

Lakeland is one of many communities where some residents had to relocate because of urban renewal, which displaced 104 Lakeland households.

Lillian Glaros
May 5, 2025

UMD, national finance experts weigh in on resumed collection of defaulted student loans

Depending on the type of loan, borrowers can go into default after failing to make payments on a loan for 270 days.

Amelia Twyman
May 5, 2025

UMD students promote recycling, composting at first library waste audit

Fifteen volunteers sorted through bags of waste from the garbage, recycling and compost dumpsters outside the McKeldin library on Friday.

Nicole Pilsbury
May 5, 2025