Stamp art exhibit tackles anti-Asian racism during COVID-19 crisis Five artists answer important questions. Daryl Perry September 1, 2020
Guide: What you need to know about life at UMD in the age of coronavirus To prepare for a semester like no other, here’s a reference for all things dorms, DOTS and dining. Madison Peek August 31, 2020
The pandemic isn’t over. UMD needs to reinstate the pass/fail grading system. Students still face extreme hardship because of COVID-19 — they need pass/fail grading. Caterina Ieronimo August 30, 2020
UMD announces temporary amendments to grading, attendance, final exam policies The requirement that every undergraduate course has a final exam has been temporarily waived. Amanda Hernández August 29, 2020
Black Faculty and Staff Association presses Pines on unions, systemic racism Some Black employees were dissatisfied after Pines spoke on racism in virtual body meeting. Rina Torchinsky August 28, 2020
Watch: President Pines’ full virtual conversation with UMD students Watch the full recording of the town hall with President Pines. Diamondback Staff August 26, 2020
UMD President Pines fields questions about COVID-19 response in virtual town hall The conversation was co-moderated by The Diamondback. Chloe Goldberg August 24, 2020
College Park residents brace for the return of UMD students Some worry if students will follow social distancing restrictions. Anaya Truss-Williams August 23, 2020
NCAA announces extra year of eligibility for fall athletes It also pledged to work toward playing fall championships in the spring. Tom Hindle August 21, 2020
Amid coronavirus safety guidelines, UMD clubs will look different this fall The new campus environment will present unique challenges for each organization. Madison Peek August 21, 2020