UMD LGBTQ+ community, allies celebrate culture, discuss Trump’s threats at Q’mmunity Kiki
This university’s LGBTQ+ Equity Center hosted the kiki, which are social gatherings rooted in Black and brown LGBTQ+ ballroom culture.
Experts weigh in on how dismantling the education department could impact UMD
Trump signed an order directing education secretary Linda McMahon to close the department and redistribute its functions to state and local governments.
‘Goofy’ or ‘a Maryland institution’: UMD students react to Kermit as commencement speaker
Some students were intrigued and excited by the announcement, while others debated the value of having a puppet address the graduating class.
College Park City Council discusses solutions to residential over-occupancy
Residential over-occupancy can lead to residents violating code enforcements when they don’t get proper permits or use small spaces for sleeping areas.
UMD students support sexual assault survivors with semiannual Clothesline Project
The project, which took place during sexual assault awareness month, aims to raise awareness for sexual assault on college campuses.
New affordable apartment units are coming to College Park this spring
The apartments will provide additional low income-housing opportunities in the city.
USM faces additional $44 million in proposed budget cuts
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s original budget proposed cutting university system funding by $111 million.
UMD community members voice concerns on tightened university hiring guidelines
This university announced in an email on March 13 that it would pause creating new regular and contingent staff and faculty positions.
New Prince George’s County bill aims to improve mental health care for incarcerated people
The bill calls for the county to create crisis response teams made up of social workers, peer support experts and trained mental health professionals.
Here’s how the University Senate’s legislative process works
The Diamondback spoke with three senators to understand the history of the body as well as its structure and processes.