UMD SGA hosts campus accessibility audit for Disability Awareness Month Attendees of the accessibility audit were encouraged to look for things that didn’t comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Sanya Wason October 11, 2024
UMD SGA passes bill to promote campus accessibility The bill ensures the Student Government Association will focus on accessibility through universal design standards. Sanya Wason September 13, 2024
Maryland Hillel breaks ground on new, larger facility The start of construction on the new, 39,105-square-foot building marks the end of a nearly decade-long project. Diamondback Staff September 12, 2024
UMD construction updates: Major Purple Line construction likely to finish in fall 2024 Current projects include the Purple Line, which will run through this university, and new academic buildings. Lillian Glaros May 10, 2024
PHOTOS: Winter break in College Park Everything you missed on campus across the last month – from a snow storm to Panera construction. Diamondback Photo Staff January 26, 2024
College Park’s District 1 city council candidates debate development, transit All five residents vying for a spot participated in the debate, which was sponsored by local newspaper College Park Here and Now. Eden Binder October 19, 2023
Constructing a better College Park needn’t involve maximum mobility blockades Construction is who we are and maybe who we’ll always be, but the current state of College Park is ridiculous. Lynelle Essilfie September 3, 2023
Metro’s Green Line to reopen Saturday after month-long closure The reopening was originally slated for Sept. 5, putting WMATA three days ahead of schedule. Bridget Byrne August 30, 2023
Students struggle with summer transportation ahead of looming Metro closures The College Park station, just a brief walk from campus, provides an essential service to students at this university, namely fast and affordable transportation to the larger Washington, D.C. area. Bridget Byrne April 25, 2023
A Purple Line internship partnership could make up for annoying construction MDOT needs to offer UMD students internships with the Purple Line project. Medhanit Desta April 12, 2023