UMD MaryPIRG presents textbook campaign at White House The university’s MaryPIRG chapter hopes its textbook affordability campaign will inspire change on college campuses nationwide. Kimberly Escobar March 1, 2016
Event addresses perceptions of Islamic faith, Islamophobia on UMD campus Tarif Shraim, the university’s Muslim chaplain, discussed how negative stereotypes can affect students on the campus and how the community can work to stop them. Diamondback Staff March 1, 2016
After placing freshmen in the apartments last year, Resident Life aims to draw older students to Leonardtown With more freshmen in need of housing last year, Resident Life put about 125 of them in the Leonardtown apartments. Zach Melvin March 1, 2016
Artist from Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ speaks to UMD students about animation Visual development artist Nick Orsi spoke to students about his personal experience in arts and animation. Diamondback Staff March 1, 2016
Al Gore speaks at UMD on future of climate action Former Vice President Al Gore said students play a key role in climate action. Jordan Fox March 1, 2016
Maryland Senate committee hears testimonies on bill that would unite UMD and University of Maryland, Baltimore Some praised the potential for better national rankings and increased collaboration, while others expressed concerns over reduced autonomy. Darcy Costello March 1, 2016
Students report two apartment burglaries on College Avenue Both occurred between 12:01 a.m. and 12:54 a.m. on the 4500 block of College Avenue. Michael Brice-Saddler March 1, 2016
UMD Delta Tau Delta chapter president dismisses drugging allegations Students say the email is damaging and discourages victims from coming forward. Grace Toohey February 29, 2016
Sorority Gamma Phi Beta returns to UMD after 16 years The sorority welcomed more than 150 members on Bid Day. Naomi Grant February 29, 2016
UMD student to bike more than 4,000 miles for charity The 10-week trip will go from New Haven, Connecticut, to Half Moon Bay, California. Diamondback Staff February 29, 2016