Dominique Dawes, three-time Olympian, to deliver UMD winter commencement address Dawes was the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic gymnastics medal. Jonathan Tercasio November 12, 2020
UMD finds new undocumented coordinator, announces new women’s studies dept. name The department is being named after Harriet Tubman. Eric Neugeboren September 4, 2020
Black Faculty and Staff Association presses Pines on unions, systemic racism Some Black employees were dissatisfied after Pines spoke on racism in virtual body meeting. Rina Torchinsky August 28, 2020
Watch: President Pines’ full virtual conversation with UMD students Watch the full recording of the town hall with President Pines. Diamondback Staff August 26, 2020
UMD President Pines fields questions about COVID-19 response in virtual town hall The conversation was co-moderated by The Diamondback. Chloe Goldberg August 24, 2020
College Park residents brace for the return of UMD students Some worry if students will follow social distancing restrictions. Anaya Truss-Williams August 23, 2020
New UMD President Pines shares plans for mental health care, community policing and more The announcement came on his first day on the job. Eric Neugeboren July 1, 2020