Nyumburu, Black faculty host town hall to discuss racism at UMD and police brutality Tuesday's town hall was meant to foster a “cathartic and therapeutic medium.” Clara Longo de Freitas June 18, 2020
UMD students and alumni organize supply drive for D.C. protesters The team is collecting items such as first aid kits, goggles, hand sanitizer and bottled water. Rina Torchinsky June 5, 2020
UMD needs to act on its commitment to the black community OUR VIEW: This editorial board stands with the black community and with those protesting systemic racism. Diamondback Editorial Board June 2, 2020
Hogan vetoes 22 spending bills, citing concern over COVID-19 economic fallout The governor also let about 300 bills go into law without his signature. Lyna Bentahar May 8, 2020
Sean Urbanski found guilty of first-degree murder in 2017 killing at UMD Jury deliberations began Wednesday afternoon. Diamondback Staff December 18, 2019
A killing on campus: Following the trial for ex-UMD student accused of stabbing Richard Collins Read all of the Diamondback's coverage of the trial for Sean Urbanski, who's charged with murder in the killing. Diamondback Staff December 17, 2019
Students gather for midnight remembrance of Richard Collins on his 26th birthday The memorial came just hours after the first day of testimony in the trial for the man accused of killing him. Victoria Ebner December 13, 2019
“A symbol of love”: Collins family supporters gather at trial with buttons and t-shirts The judge had to tell a packed courtroom Wednesday that symbols supporting one side or another weren't permitted. Diamondback Staff December 12, 2019
Jury chosen for Sean Urbanski murder trial A majority of the jurors selected are people of color. Diamondback Staff December 10, 2019
“Only the beginning”: Richard Collins’ family and friends are working to cement his legacy In the two years since his passing, Collins' family has helped established a scholarship fund and draft meaningful legislation in the fight for remembrance for their son Christine Condon December 9, 2019