Suicide prevention walk at UMD raises more than $26,000 Funds will be used to invest in new research and educational programs, and to support people who have lost a loved one to suicide. Natalie Schwartz April 9, 2017
University of Maryland Senate will vote on sexual misconduct policy changes this month The bill calls for more uniform sexual and bystander intervention training. Lindsey Feingold April 9, 2017
University System of Maryland gives 21 grants to promote open-source textbook use Twenty-one “mini grants” between $500 and $2,500 were awarded to faculty members at 12 state universities and community colleges. Michael Brice-Saddler April 9, 2017
President Loh: International students who don’t like UMD’s fees ‘don’t have to come’ The fee, which will take effect in the fall, will not affect international students currently enrolled at this university. Carrie Snurr April 9, 2017
Maryland Media Inc. names Mina Haq as The Diamondback’s next editor in chief Haq is a junior journalism major and became involved at The Diamondback the fall of sophomore year. Leah Brennan April 6, 2017
University of Maryland senate votes to streamline process to change names and pronouns The proposal was originally introduced in 2014. Lindsey Feingold April 6, 2017
Prince George’s County cities are taking action to protect undocumented immigrants The push comes after President Trump’s calls for a federal crackdown on illegal immigration. Rosie Kean April 6, 2017
UMD student group wants to name the Plant Sciences Building after ecologist Rachel Carson Only four buildings on the University of Maryland’s campus are named after women. Natalie Schwartz April 6, 2017
UMD Libraries’ dialogue forum focuses on immigration under Trump More than 100 people attended the discussion. Freelance Reporter April 6, 2017
Construction on McKeldin Mall will enter its second phase this summer Facilities Management aims to replace water pipes during this phase, which will cost more than $1 million. Angela Jacob April 6, 2017