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UMD GSG urges university to lower fees, administrative costs for international students

The resolutions call on this university to change the fee structure for Maryland English Institute courses and to abolish the $125 per semester international student fee.

Anastasia Merkulova
1 day ago

UMD international students prepare for uncertainty after Trump’s executive orders

International students at this university have expressed concerns about how recent policies may affect their ability to stay in the United States.

Anastasia Merkulova
March 12, 2025

This week in photos: U.S. Capitol, Prince George’s County elections and university protests

The exterior of the the U.S. Capitol building’s west side on Feb. 28, 2025. (Ryan Bowie/The Diamondback) The dome of the…

Diamondback Photo Staff
March 7, 2025

UMD president Darryll Pines responds to Trump’s executive orders in biannual address

Pines warned the audience of the threats the Trump administration poses to research funding, the federal workforce and higher education institutions.

Amelia Twyman
March 7, 2025

UMD faculty, researchers criticize planned NIH research funding cuts

The research funding cuts came more than a week after Trump issued an executive order to pause federal spending on grants and loans.

Amelia Twyman
February 14, 2025

$1 billion ‘Capital of Quantum’ intiative to establish UMD, Maryland as quantum hub

The initiative — a partnership between this university, the state and private and federal partners — will secure more than $1 billion in investments.

Brandon Kim
February 14, 2025

UMD president Darryll Pines talks campus climate, infrastructure in biannual address

Pines shared highlights from the Belonging and Community Survey, which aimed to assess community members’ experiences, perceptions and sense of belonging.

Irit Skulnik
December 5, 2024

White House advisor discusses climate change, cancer research at UMD talk

Arati Prabhakar, the director of the White House’s science and technology policy office, joined university president Darryll Pines for the forum.

Freelance Reporter
December 5, 2024

UMD task force releases findings to address antisemitism, Islamophobia

The task force’s recommendations included urging this university to introduce modules about antisemitism and Islamophobia to the TerrapinSTRONG program.

Diamondback Staff
November 22, 2024

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