UMD cyclists frustrated by broken pumps, inconsistent tools at bike repair stations
The Diamondback found that four of the six bike pumps at repair stations were broken and that the tools available across the stations were inconsistent.
UMD students say proposed disability cultural center isn’t accessible
Students wrote a petition when they felt like the university did not try to implement avenues for disabled students to be involved in the cultural center planning process.
UMD real estate office plans grad student housing in Old Leonardtown
The project is still early in planning stages but is tentatively estimated to house approximately 800 people and is slated to be completed in fall 2026.
People are spending a lot more at UMD cafes this year
Footnotes Cafe at McKeldin Library and Food for Thought Cafe at the Edward St. John Teaching and Learning Center lead sales this year with more than $400,000 each so far.
UMD CMNS college receives $500k grant to improve introductory classes
The grant was awarded to over 100 other colleges and universities in the country from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
UMD sees record high in sexual misconduct reports during 2021-2022
Most of the reports did not result in investigations.
Tom Dernoga named Prince George’s County Council chair in leadership shake-up
Dernoga, who has served on the council for 12 years, succeeds at-large Democratic council member Calvin Hawkins as council chair.
New UMD journalism college organization brings LGBTQ journalists together
Aaron Vogel, the former diversity and inclusion coordinator for the journalism college, said being part of NLGJA on a national level is important for networking with other LGBTQ+ journalists.
Patty Perillo discusses mental health, cultural centers with UMD SGA
Perillo and Provost Jennifer Rice commissioned a mental health task force earlier this year to look at what the university is doing regarding mental health.
UMD to remain test-optional through 2025
The new extension adds two more years of test-optional admissions.