UMD staff, faculty members call for stronger commuter benefits Some university community members say public transportation benefits and rising parking costs on campus have been a burden for many commuters. Freelance Reporter November 27, 2024
UMD community members reflect on Native, Indigenous Heritage Month This year's theme is "Back to Our Roots," which highlights the strength of community building in Native and Indigenous spaces. Sam Gauntt November 27, 2024
UMD GSG resolution urges university to recognize graduate students’ right to unionize This university’s administration has historically testified against bills in the Maryland General Assembly that would allow for unionization. Oliver Mack November 26, 2024
Prince George’s County leaders look to address opioid epidemic with new funds, task force Prince George’s County is one of many jurisdictions benefiting from national opioid settlements. Charlotte Kanner November 26, 2024
Multiple classes canceled after more than a dozen UMD buildings left without power Classes in affected buildings will not meet in person for the rest of the day, a Monday afternoon campuswide email read. Nicole Pilsbury November 25, 2024
WMATA board approves Metrobus overhaul that eliminates C8 route Some College Park community members worry the overhaul’s changes will negatively impact the city. Irit Skulnik November 25, 2024
UMD task force releases findings to address antisemitism, Islamophobia The task force’s recommendations included urging this university to introduce modules about antisemitism and Islamophobia to the TerrapinSTRONG program. Diamondback Staff November 22, 2024
UMD first-generation students club hopes to provide community, resources for families The club provides first-generation students at this university with social, professional and academic programming. Talia Macchi November 22, 2024
UMD SGA allocates more than $1,700 in additional funding for gender-affirming care items The bill continues a spring 2023 program where SGA allocated $1,500 to the LGBTQ+ Equity Center for gender-affirming care items. Sanya Wason November 22, 2024
Prince George’s County residents divided over minimum wage legislation The legislation, which passed Tuesday, will adjust minimum wage annually based on the average percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index. Charlotte Kanner November 21, 2024