Scientists study bat species affected by wind turbines Red and hoary bats together account for 70 percent of the bats killed by wind turbines in the eastern United States. Morgan Eichensehr April 7, 2016
Notorious former UMD student Jayson Blair visits journalism school, speaks on plagiarism and ethics Blair made national headlines in May 2003 when news broke that he’d fabricated and plagiarized at least 36 articles during a six-month period for The New York Times. Taylor Swaak April 7, 2016
Alpha Sigma Phi helps eight Greek organizations become Safe Haven certified In order to get the certification, members of this university’s Greek life community had to participate in a four-hour training program. Naomi Grant April 5, 2016
RHA elects new president and vice president, passes four resolutions The RHA Senate elected Steve Chen as its new president and Sasha Galbreath as its new vice president. Zach Melvin April 5, 2016
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