Behind the scenes of UMD’s Yahentamitsi Dining Hall The Diamondback toured the dining hall's kitchen last month to explore how the 2-year-old dining hall sustains its production. Audrey Keefe 4 days ago
UMD Dining Services hopes to promote cultural education with more diverse cuisines Dining services hopes the new initiatives will introduce students to new cultures and bring students together over diverse cuisines. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly October 30, 2023
Yahentamitsi Dining Hall sees most hand swipes since 2017 South Campus Dining Hall had the second highest number of hand waves with 30 percent, and 251 North accounted for about 14 percent of hand waves. Natalie Weger April 11, 2023
UMD RHA, Muslim Student Association hold town hall about dining hall halal options Dining Services serves “halal-friendly” food, which is defined as meats that are certified halal during harvesting. Natalie Weger March 7, 2023
Yahentamitsi dining hall opens with mixed reviews from UMD students Some students rated Yahentamitsi "a six out of 10 on a good day." Auzinea Bacon September 11, 2022
UMD’s South Campus Market opens with grill and cafe Dining Services aims to eventually create a North Campus Market with a late-night grill and cafe. Ava Thompson April 10, 2022
UMD’s efforts to recognize Indigenous people fall short The university cannot promote diversity to its non-Indigenous community on campus without actively supporting the Piscataway tribe of the past, present and future. Lei Danielle Escobal January 28, 2022
UMD dining halls shift to carry out amid COVID-19 surge This university identified 98 new COVID-19 cases from its on-campus testing Wednesday. Shreya Vuttaluru December 16, 2021
Native Americans at UMD hope new campus initiatives will increase sense of community Native American students make up less than one percent of the student population. Diamondback Staff November 22, 2021
New UMD dining hall to be named Yahentamitsi in honor of Piscataway Tribe The University of Maryland was built on stolen Piscataway land. Victoria Stavish November 1, 2021