College Park, UMD SGA leaders urge state to add safety measures to Route 1 bike lanes College Park City Council members and Student Government Association legislators said protected bike lanes will increase cyclist and pedestrian safety. Talia Macchi November 13, 2024
Local leaders celebrate safety improvements on Route 1 The U.S. 1 College Park Improvement Project, which began in spring 2020, will enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety. Irit Skulnik November 11, 2024
Experts divided on plagiarism accusations against UMD president Darryll Pines The Daily Wire alleged on Sept. 17 that Pines and his co-author plagiarized 1,500 words of a 5,000-word paper from a website published in 1996. Natalie Weger October 4, 2024
ACLU backs Students for Justice in Palestine chapter’s lawsuit against UMD, USM The lawsuit argues the university violated students’ free speech and First Amendment rights by restricting campus events on Oct. 7. Katharine Wilson September 26, 2024
UMD community members promote students’ civil rights at event discussing Greek life The event featured several speakers, including a university alum and former U.S. Representative Dennis Cardoza. Sam Gauntt September 20, 2024
UMPD traffic stops for micromobility vehicles return for fall 2024 semester University of Maryland Police periodically enforces traffic violations for bikes and e-scooters throughout the year. Talia Macchi September 16, 2024
Wes Moore headlines UMD event to launch Maryland Climate Corps, service year programs The Maryland Climate Corps aims to grow the state’s climate workforce, according to a news release from Moore. Pera Onal September 12, 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
The Diamondback’s guide to Family Weekend at UMD The Diamondback compiled a list of select can’t-miss events and weekend highlights to make planning your family’s trip a little easier. Adam Hudacek September 11, 2024
UMD extends Independence Day weekend No summer session classes will be held on July 4 or July 5. Marwa Barakat June 26, 2024