UMD president Darryll Pines talks campus climate, infrastructure in biannual address
Pines shared highlights from the Belonging and Community Survey, which aimed to assess community members’ experiences, perceptions and sense of belonging.
White House advisor discusses climate change, cancer research at UMD talk
Arati Prabhakar, the director of the White House’s science and technology policy office, joined university president Darryll Pines for the forum.
UMD RHA votes in favor of increasing dining, housing fees
RHA voted Tuesday to approve a 9.33 percent dining fee increase and a nearly 4 percent housing fee increase for fiscal year 2026.
Prince George’s County Council fails to elect new chair
District 5 council member and chair Jolene Ivey will likely keep her position for the 2025 legislative year, she told The Diamondback.
5 questions with new UMD Dining Services director Christopher Moore
Moore discussed topics ranging from new dining initiatives to carry out meals in an interview with The Diamondback.
Behind the scenes of UMD’s Yahentamitsi Dining Hall
The Diamondback toured the dining hall's kitchen last month to explore how the 2-year-old dining hall sustains its production.
UMD to receive $18 million for Maryland athletics, sports management program
Stephen Schanwald, a former Chicago Bulls marketing executive, is set to donate the third-largest gift in Maryland athletics history.
UMD students petition SGA for campuswide vote on divestment from defense companies
This university’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter created the petition for a general vote, or referendum, earlier in November.
PGCPS community members praise $25 million grant to expand student mental health services
The school system will partner with 18 organizations that received funding to improve support for students.
UMD announces annual 2-day fall break for students
The fall break will take place on the second Monday and Tuesday of each October.