Your guide to spring COVID-19 policies at UMD
The spring semester is starting, but COVID is still a concern.
UMD to prioritize quarantine housing for students who can’t travel home
The email also outlined pre-arrival covid requirements like testing and face coverings.
UMD student creates group to push for better bike infrastructure
The group aims to connect community cyclists and advocate for infrastructure.
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ author Jeff Kinney to be UMD’s winter commencement speaker
Kinney is a University of Maryland alumni and former Diamondback staffer.
UMD voting turnout higher in presidential election than national average, study finds
The university has been higher than the national average since the 2016 election.
Herbin’s Fashion: UMD student shares Ghanaian culture through clothing line
Herbert Obeng started the business last November.
UMD students develop app designed to make exchanging contact information easier
The app, Soshi, is designed to allow users to share social media accounts and contact information in one place.
Gaysians at UMD brings inclusivity and community for Asian LGBTQ+ members
The club has many plans in mind to bring members together, like movie nights, thrift shopping and more.
At Slut Walk, hundreds of students blast UMD on handling of sexual assault on campus
The Slut Walk has happened since 2016, but this is the first following the pandemic.
SGA may launch survey to gauge if some public health students want mandatory advising
The SGA also elected its new speaker pro tempore.