Ben Jealous wants to make community college free for DACA recipients in Maryland UMD’s undocumented student coordinator said the proposal has generated interest among DACA students. Hannah Himes August 31, 2018
After its director’s resignation, UMD’s Title IX Office is losing three more staffers The deputy director is among those headed out the door. Diamondback Staff August 30, 2018
Quantum computers aren’t practical yet — but this UMD-led team wants to change that The team recently won a National Science Foundation grant. Zoe Rader August 30, 2018
Maryland Senate President: UMD is “hopelessly outgunned” in athletics scandal Thomas V. Mike Miller criticized university leadership’s handling of Jordan McNair’s death. Hannah Himes August 30, 2018
UMD researchers did “what was thought of as impossible” by decoding the wheat genome The new map of wheat DNA could help combat issues associated with climate change and overpopulation. Zoe Rader August 30, 2018
Former diversity officer Roger Worthington criticizes UMD leadership at open meeting Worthington, who resigned this summer, said he didn’t have enough support from higher-ups. Jeff Barnes August 28, 2018
UMD Police respond to apparent suicide in Charles Hall The cause won’t be officially determined until a medical examiner’s report is finalized. Leah Brennan August 27, 2018
Suspect in Jacksonville shooting went to UMD David Katz started at UMD in 2014, but did not register for classes this semester. Jermaine Rowley August 27, 2018
UMPD and PGPD investigate report of shots fired off campus Police have issued an “all clear.” Jermaine Rowley August 27, 2018
Amid athletics scandals, UMD students ponder how to show school pride Students returned to campus to find the athletic department in turmoil after the death of Jordan McNair. Diamondback Staff August 26, 2018