After Atlanta shooting, UMD students hold vigil to heal and confront anti-Asian hate
The vigil was organized by three students in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings.
UMD launches dashboard to track progress on 25 demands from Black student leaders
The critical issues include increasing Black faculty, ending the "militarization" of University Police and creating more spaces for Black students.
UMD still plans to hold spring break despite spike in COVID-19 cases, President Pines says
Since Feb. 16, the university has reported 146 COVID cases in its on-campus testing program and 135 students have self-reported positive test results.
UMD classes online, students asked to sequester for a week amid rise in COVID cases
Students are instructed to restrict their activities and stay in their rooms as much as possible.
UMD receives $9 million gift for new performing arts institute
The institute will add classes, expand research and fund new teaching positions.
UMD students appreciate spring pass/fail option but say it’s long overdue
"Why couldn’t they have done it last semester?”
University of Maryland announces partnership with Jordan McNair Foundation
“We will cement Jordan’s legacy and enhance a culture of player safety," university President Darryll Pines said.
UMD Provost Mary Ann Rankin resigns
Geology professor emerita Dr. Ann G. Wylie will serve as interim provost.
Year in review: The Diamondback’s 2020 in pictures
In a normal year, I would come into the newsroom every day and pick the best photo to accompany each article. But, this…
UMD names interim chief financial officer amid paused search for permanent position
Brian Burnett previously worked at the University of Minnesota and the University of Missouri.