Greenbelt receives highest sustainability award among 16 Maryland municipalities The sustainability certification aims to reward municipalities for curating and implementing sustainability action plans. Freelance Reporter November 3, 2023
Author of a Holocaust survivor’s memoir visits Jewish Studies center, discusses book Dina Kraft headlined the Joseph and Rebecca Program and Center for Jewish Studies’ inaugural event in the center’s new library. Freelance Reporter November 3, 2023
Hundreds protest UMD administration’s response to violence in Palestine More than 300 people joined the protest and walk-out organized by this university’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Natalie Weger November 2, 2023
UMD community members author multiple letters in response to violence in Israel, Palestine The letters called for a stronger response by university administration to the surge of violence in Israel and Palestine. Diamondback Staff November 2, 2023
UMD adds nonbinary gender marker to Testudo site The university has completed the multi-system overhaul needed for non-binary gender markers. Natalie Weger November 2, 2023
University Senate continues discussions on changing UMD final exam policy The policy would eliminate the final exam requirement for classes and mandate final exams take place during this university’s designated finals week. Marijke Friedman November 2, 2023
Prince George’s County to mandate security cameras in some housing facilities Prince George's County residents, landlords and legislators expressed mixed feelings regarding the new law. Savannah Grooms November 1, 2023
UMD updates COVID-19 protocols, allows students to isolate on-campus The updates come after a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee launched an investigation into this university’s COVID-19 isolation protocols. Eden Binder October 31, 2023
College Park mayor, city council candidates outline priorities at UMD town hall Organizers of the event included the University of Maryland’s Student Government Association and University Honors College ahead of the Nov. 5 city election. Eden Binder October 31, 2023
UMD DOTS has 1.7 active permits per available parking spot in Lot 1 Students with permits say it’s a daily struggle to find parking spots in their assigned lot. Bridget Byrne October 31, 2023