University Senate gender marker legislation to enter third year of deliberation The legislation would ease the process for students and employees wanting to update their personal information, such as preferred names and pronouns. Grace Toohey May 9, 2016
UMD, College Park announce Safety Ambassador Pilot Program There will be six safety ambassadors patrolling the city beginning later this week. Diamondback Staff May 9, 2016
Dining Services prepares to move to anytime-dining plan with renovation, elimination of carryout options Dining Services is encouraging students to return their Ozzi boxes in exchange for a pack of cookies. They are still working on potential uses for the containers next semester. Hannah Lang May 9, 2016
Police identify juvenile connected to more than 30 bike thefts The juvenile is responsible for more than 80 percent of reported bike thefts this semester. Michael Brice-Saddler May 9, 2016
UMD, UMB collaborate to open SAFE Center for local human trafficking survivors This is the first university-based program of its kind. Jessie Campisi May 9, 2016
University of Georgia professor visits UMD to talk healthy lifestyles The lecture focused on how people’s environment and genes influence their choices to have an active or sedentary lifestyle. Diamondback Staff May 8, 2016
Students block traffic in support of higher minimum wage Students blocked traffic for eight minutes and 25 seconds to symbolize the minimum hourly wage for on-campus workers. Diamondback Staff May 8, 2016
UMD physics professor elected to National Academy of Sciences Professor Christopher Monroe has researched quantum computers. Naomi Grant May 8, 2016
UMD PALS program hosts first annual open house to discuss projects, future Students showcased 18 sustainable design projects throughout Stamp. Diamondback Staff May 8, 2016
Prince George’s County families gather at UMD for Partners in Print celebration Families residing in the county gathered at this university to experience university life. Diamondback Staff May 8, 2016