The SGA wants UMD’s colleges to have diversity-focused committees This was one of five resolutions passed during its last meeting of the semester. Adam Zielonka December 1, 2016
Several universities have gunshot-detection technology. UMD might follow suit. University of Maryland Police is starting a six-month trial period to test the system on the campus. Michael Brice-Saddler December 1, 2016
University Police respond to harassment, damage to state property, hazardous condition This week in crime. Michael Brice-Saddler December 1, 2016
North College Park residents can look forward to a community garden next spring The city’s newest community garden will be located on Rhode Island Avenue. Carly Kempler December 1, 2016
Trump picks UMD grad Seema Verma to lead Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Verma holds a bachelor’s degree in life sciences from this university. Jessie Campisi November 30, 2016
The RHA will explore designating UMD as a sanctuary campus for undocumented students 113 students at the University of Maryland receive DACA benefits, The Diamondback previously reported. Christine Condon November 29, 2016
A new parking lot near Xfinity could add 1,000 spots. UMD RHA is saying no. RHA members said adding a parking lot in the wooded area would jeopardize the environment. Christine Condon November 29, 2016
UMD’s Green Office Program is five years old. Here’s what it’s done in that time. When the initiative kicked off its pilot year in 2011, there were just 16 offices involved. Now, there are almost 150. Freelance Reporter November 29, 2016
A UMD alumna and former USM student regent nabs PG County education board seat She will be the youngest Indian American ever to hold the position. Natalie Schwartz November 29, 2016
University of Maryland students are collecting school supplies for PG County foster kids There are nearly 500 Prince George’s County children in the foster care system. Kimberly Escobar November 29, 2016