Tag: fraternity

Federal judge dismisses fraternities’ lawsuit against UMD about Greek Life suspension

This university placed a two-week pause on new member activities and events involving alcohol for all campus Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association chapters on March 1, 2024.

Katharine Wilson
April 1, 2025

New Fraternity seeks to unite French speakers, provide networking opportunities

In hopes of combining career development and her passion for French, a student creates this university's first French fraternity.

Emely Miranda-Aguilar
December 6, 2023

Diagnosis roulette

Editorial cartoon.

Ava Wallace
September 5, 2023

UMD suspended recognition of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity this month

The suspension followed sexual assault allegations associated with Pi Kappa Alpha.

Clara Niel
October 23, 2021

UMD Greek Life moves some recruitment, events to a virtual environment

Some fraternities hosted online recruitment events last week, including virtual football watch parties and video games.

Freelance Reporter
September 30, 2020

Residents in at least two UMD Greek life houses quarantining after positive COVID-19 cases

Three residents in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house have tested positive, according to a member.

Eric Neugeboren
September 5, 2020

UMD student groups reflect on abrupt cancellations brought on by coronavirus

The move to an online semester means students will lose out on events, competitions and traditions.

Diamondback Staff
March 23, 2020

UMD students mobilized to vote in College Park after “unruly social gatherings” ordinance

UMD's SGA estimates that around 100 members of Greek life have registered to vote locally after the council voted unanimously in favor of the controversial ordinance in September.

Carmen Molina Acosta
October 24, 2019

How the ban on unruly social gatherings could make UMD a bar school

Prepare for a different kind of disorderly behavior in College Park.

Audrey Decker
October 17, 2019

Epsilon Eta fraternity focuses on educating campus about environment, sustainability

The professional fraternity is the first on campus to focus on environment and sustainability.

Eric Neugeboren
September 18, 2019