Nyumburu, Black faculty host town hall to discuss racism at UMD and police brutality Tuesday's town hall was meant to foster a “cathartic and therapeutic medium.” Clara Longo de Freitas June 18, 2020
UMD dorms, on-campus apartments release more information about fall housing Students living in on-campus housing will participate in a COVID-19 training and awareness program. Madison Peek June 17, 2020
UMD announces updated guidelines for fall semester There will be reduced capacity in dorms, and courses with over 50 students will likely be held partially online. Lyna Bentahar June 16, 2020
Indoor and outdoor dining to resume in Prince George’s County on Monday, with restrictions In-store retail shopping will also be allowed to resume. Daisy Grant June 11, 2020
UMD professors discuss racism on campus, consider policing reform at town hall “Stop writing statements and sending out ‘thoughts and prayers,’” one asked of the university. Diamondback Staff June 11, 2020
UMD professor Jonathan England remembered as loving father, fierce ally to black community He continued to speak out against racism up until his death. Clara Longo de Freitas June 10, 2020
Fewer PG County residents sought protective orders during stay-at-home order, data shows Experts say this trend isn't reassuring. Madison Peek June 10, 2020
Prince George’s County board of education takes steps to sever ties with county police The board’s budget committee voted on a recommendation to cancel its school resource officer contract with the county police and all municipal police. Chloe Goldberg June 9, 2020
Students are flocking to virtual summer classes amid the pandemic The business school saw the highest increase in summer class enrollment per class, according to a Diamondback analysis. Brent Abel June 6, 2020
Hundreds gather in Annapolis for youth-led march against police brutality, systemic racism The march was organized by two Annapolis High School students. Matt McDonald June 6, 2020