UMD SGA members falsify dozens of petition signatures in election appeal review process The Diamondback made contact this week with 51 of the students listed. Of those, 33 people said they did not sign the petition. Sasha Allen May 11, 2023
Preventing Sexual Assault group petitions for revisions to UMD’s Title IX guidelines PSA launched a petition and set of demands in late August. Eric Neugeboren September 3, 2020
Students petition UMD to lower tuition and fees, citing online classes The petitions call to lower mandatory fees. Amanda Hernández August 20, 2020
Petition demands more support for UMD African American Studies Department Thousands have signed on, joining the call begun by a doctoral student. Jonathan Tercasio June 25, 2020
Horns blaring, demonstrators flock to Annapolis to condemn stay-at-home order Protesters in Maryland joined others in state capitals such as Austin, Texas, and Carson City, Nevada. Matt McDonald April 19, 2020
UMD student task force aims to address commencement plans, help for marginalized groups Membership "grew exponentially," with over 270 members, the group's founder said. Lillian Andemicael April 1, 2020
“Our class really lost a lot”: UMD seniors petition to postpone in-person commencement The University of Maryland cancelled in-person commencement due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Luciana Perez-Uribe March 30, 2020
Hagerstown Hall has free pads and tampons. Students want other UMD dorms to follow suit. So far, a petition supporting the cause has garnered over 450 signatures. Diamondback Staff February 24, 2020
UMD cafes and stores are officially free of most single-use plastic Dining Services received a $150,000 grant last spring that allowed them to make the transition. Clara Niel February 21, 2020
UMD students’ petition for a sign language major has more than 500 signatures Only two sign language courses are being offered this semester. Chloe Goldberg January 27, 2020