Prince George’s County special election moved to June 3
The move delays the general election by a week. The primary election for both races is still scheduled for March 4.
Local officials, residents express concerns about proposed development in Riverdale Park
The site plan calls for nearly 58,000 square feet of research and development space across two one-story buildings.
The Diamondback’s 2024 in 6 graphics
The Diamondback’s data reporters covered crime, sports team travel and university policy stories that impacted the University of Maryland community in 2024.
Prince George’s county executive, District 5 council special elections set for May 27
The primary election for the Prince George’s county executive and District 5 county council races will take place on March 4.
UMD offers opioid reversal medication in 150 boxes across campus
Naloxone has been available in 150 automated external defibrillator boxes across this university's campus as of Nov. 26.
UMD club sailing team hopes to increase accessibility, build trust
The team competes in the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association while teaching inexperienced members how to sail during weekly practices.
UMD leaders hope to embrace AI in classrooms, balance ethical concerns
This university has steadily increased its AI use in classrooms to examine its applications and stay ahead of the rapidly evolving technology.
20 organizations petition to classify diamondback terrapins as endangered species
The petition, which was filed in September, would protect the terrapins under the Endangered Species Act.
UMD students use forensic accounting to help financial fraud victims
Justice for Fraud Victims works on fraud cases with the Prince George’s County Police Department’s financial crimes unit and the state’s attorney’s office.
College Park, Columbia University to partner to research Lakeland and urban renewal
Columbia University will provide research consultant services for the city’s Restorative Justice Commission.