“Let them in”: UMD students and community members rally against Trump’s travel ban Students for Justice in Palestine organized the rally to support those affected by the ban. Diamondback Staff February 2, 2017
UMD Police are using simulation training to prepare for active shooter situations Police are also prepping to offer new active shooter training twice per month to students or faculty. Michael Brice-Saddler February 2, 2017
College Park residents say this city “stands with its immigrant communities” About 12 percent of College Park residents aren’t U.S. citizens, according to census data. Diamondback Staff February 2, 2017
Gov. Hogan emphasizes state reforms and bipartisanship in State of the State address Hogan said Maryland is “stronger than it has been in many, many years.” Lexie Schapitl February 2, 2017
University of Maryland’s Discovery District is latest effort to revitalize College Park The Discovery District encompasses the M Square research park and innovation districts. Carly Kempler February 2, 2017
SGA to discuss changing Columbus Day to Native American Day or Indigenous People’s Day The group will vote on the resolution next week. Rosie Kean February 2, 2017
McKeldin Mall’s newest academic building will be completed in March after nearly 3 years The building is scheduled to open in time for the summer 2017 session. Carly Taylor February 2, 2017
University Police respond to assault, burglary, malicious destruction of property This week in crime. Michael Brice-Saddler February 2, 2017
“Things have changed”: After Trump travel ban, UMD student recalls her five-hour detention Officials held the 25-year-old student and green card holder in Dulles airport after she returned from Turkey. Lindsey Collins February 1, 2017
UMD DOTS is proposing a 600-space parking garage to address shortages DOTS Director David Allen presented the idea at an RHA Senate meeting on Tuesday. Leah Brennan February 1, 2017