“Lightning in a bottle”: UMD School of Music remembers voice professor Carmen Balthrop Many remember Balthrop's bravura and talent. Marlia Nash September 14, 2021
UMD alumna Katie Bedingfield remembered for kindness, devotion to community Bedingfield died on July 10 after battling a brain tumor for three years. Shifra Dayak August 4, 2021
Former UMTV manager Al Perry remembered for calm demeanor, devotion to faith and students Many remember Perry’s patience, authenticity and level head. Khushboo Rathore July 14, 2021
UMD doctoral student remembered for her compassion and brilliance Anat Kimchi was killed in Chicago on June 19. Khushboo Rathore June 30, 2021
Engineering professor Linda Schmidt is remembered for her boundless energy and generosity Schmidt, a professor in UMD's mechanical engineering department, died March 12. She was 62. Christine Zhu April 9, 2021
Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., longtime Maryland senate president, dies at 78 In June, UMD named its main administration after the state senate president emeritus. Eric Neugeboren January 15, 2021
UMD alum John Smallwood remembered as a trailblazing reporter and doting father Smallwood, who worked at The Diamondback and The Black Explosion, died Dec. 6. Tom Hindle December 14, 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
UMD Dining Services manager Luckmann Simon remembered for his bright smile, friendliness Simon died April 9 from complications of COVID-19. He was 61. Diamondback Staff April 21, 2020
UMD community mourns student Trevor Quinn, remembered for his kindness and wit He died last week at the age of 20. Clara Longo de Freitas April 18, 2020