After years of lobbying from residents, Calvert Hills will soon have a new drainage system Construction is set to begin in the fall. Jonathan Tercasio February 21, 2020
Public health faculty educate about coronavirus at UMD event Speakers addressed the science and perceptions behind the virus. Eric Neugeboren February 21, 2020
UMD’s student-led class program has grown, but organizers want more humanities courses Student Initiated Courses allow students to earn credit for teaching classes. Clara Longo de Freitas February 20, 2020
UMD’s undocumented student coordinator will leave after rejecting new contract The administration proposed broadening her role to include a wider scope of responsibilities. Diamondback Staff February 20, 2020
UMD graduate students are now required to have health insurance The school announced the change last week. Angela Roberts February 20, 2020
UMD’s Miguel González-Marcos remembered as “a true scholar and a great human being” He died last month at age 59. Diamondback Staff February 19, 2020
“The more spots, the better”: UMD RHA recommends adding more e-scooter parking to campus The resolution would add at least ten scooter parking zones to campus. Kanika Mehra February 19, 2020
“A welcoming community”: City Council expresses support for accepting refugees into the city Council members agreed to send a letter to the Secretary of State at their Tuesday work session. Angela Mecca February 19, 2020
At emotional hearing, father of Jordan McNair testifies for bill named after son The proposed legislation would create a council to advise the University System of Maryland on student-athlete concerns. Matt McDonald February 19, 2020
UMD Senate works to close loophole in smoke-free campus policy that allows vaping Under current UMD policy, smoking is defined as inhaling burning material — not inhaling vaporized aerosol. Lyna Bentahar February 18, 2020