One vision: College Park 2020 panel discusses city’s future Among other topics, the panelists discussed big development projects such as the Purple Line and the potential FBI relocation to Greenbelt. Diamondback Staff April 5, 2016
American University professor discusses evolution of Islam at START lecture About 40 students, START employees and attendees came to hear Mohamed Nimer. Diamondback Staff April 5, 2016
Police arrest suspects linked to Montgomery Hall armed robbery Two suspects entered a dorm room brandishing a gun in February. Michael Brice-Saddler April 5, 2016
Division of Student Affairs panel helps faculty understand undocumented students’ challenges “They really don’t know who to go to for help because they don’t have the resources.” Diamondback Staff April 5, 2016
Strategic Partnership Act for UMD and UMB will become law The bill will pass into law without Gov. Hogan’s signature. Darcy Costello April 5, 2016
UMD officials gather to discuss climate-change implications post-Paris Agreement The panel consisted of school officials and professionals, who discussed the agreement that will be open for signature on April 22. Diamondback Staff April 4, 2016
New UMD student project: one campus, five outdoor pianos If you’ve ever wanted to stop and play piano on your way to class, now you can. Rokia Hassanein April 4, 2016
College Park Academy online curriculum leads to high test scores The academy’s eighth graders outperformed the average high school test scores for Algebra I in Prince George’s County. Carly Kempler April 4, 2016
UMD University Senate considers new undergraduate major in public policy The proposal for the new program will be heard on the University Senate’s floor on April 20. Grace Toohey April 4, 2016
Calvert Hills awaits community garden pending WMATA approval At least 20 people would be able to use the community garden at once. Alex Carolan April 4, 2016