UMD to hold in-person commencement, allow guests There will be two separate commencement ceremonies on May 21. Amanda Hernández April 14, 2021
All USM employees to receive administrative leave for Juneteenth All summer session classes at the University of Maryland will also be canceled for Juneteenth. Clara Longo de Freitas March 31, 2021
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. Clara Longo de Freitas March 26, 2021
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. Angela Roberts March 10, 2021
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. Eric Neugeboren February 22, 2021
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. Rina Torchinsky February 20, 2021
UMD receives $9 million gift for new performing arts institute The institute will add classes, expand research and fund new teaching positions. Khushboo Rathore February 15, 2021
UMD students appreciate spring pass/fail option but say it’s long overdue "Why couldn’t they have done it last semester?” Diamondback Staff February 5, 2021
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. David Suggs January 27, 2021
UMD Provost Mary Ann Rankin resigns Geology professor emerita Dr. Ann G. Wylie will serve as interim provost. Christine Zhu January 11, 2021