UMD announces annual 2-day fall break for students
The fall break will take place on the second Monday and Tuesday of each October.
UMD extends Independence Day weekend
No summer session classes will be held on July 4 or July 5.
UMD Jewish students balance Passover celebrations with classwork
Celebrating Passover while staying on top of classes has been difficult for some students.
International students share what helps them through the holidays
Not all students are able to go home during the holidays; here are some ways they embrace festivities while studying across the sea.
UMD community honors loved ones with Day of the Dead altar
The altar will stay for a week to provide time to communally reflect on various memorializations, according to an email to the anthropology department.
The Diamondback staff rates 10 candy cane flavors ahead of the holidays
The Diamondback staff collected all the unique candy cane flavors and tested them for the best holiday cheer.
I asked Terps what they’re thankful for this year
UMD students, both from the U.S. and abroad, are thankful for family, friends and experiences they’ve had over the past year.
Show your Terp pride this Halloween with these UMD-themed costumes
These unique ideas celebrate Homecoming while also getting you prepared for Halloween costume season.
The Maryland legislature ought to change the name of Columbus Day
There shouldn’t be a disparity in the figures our state representatives decide and those that we choose to celebrate.
Maryland Day successes pick up right where they left off in 2019
The celebration featured showcases from UMD's different schools, as well as games, prizes, and activities.