Gov. Larry Hogan explores options to bring more Asian Americans to UMD journalism college Scholarships and fellowships are some of the initiatives Hogan wants to look into. Christine Zhu January 23, 2022
UMD will not require proof of negative COVID test to return to campus Students, faculty and staff are still required to submit proof of their booster shot. Auzinea Bacon January 13, 2022
UMD set to resume in-person classes this spring The university’s announcement of a full in-person return comes as the state of Maryland is currently in a state of emergency for 30 days. Ava Thompson January 7, 2022
SGA urges UMD to move final exams online The emergency bill highlights the university's lack of preparation for the omicron variant and calls for increased COVID-19 support. Diamondback Staff December 16, 2021
Emily Yang shares experience with limited accessibility for UMD students with disabilities What is it like to be a student at the University of Maryland with a disability? Emily Yang, a senior criminology and criminal justice and psychology major, shares her thoughts. Sage Levy December 16, 2021
UMD sees small rise in enrollment for Black freshmen from Prince George’s County Prince George's County enrolls fewer Black students than Montgomery and Howard County. Hannah Ziegler December 14, 2021
UMD starts program for students who want to help refugees in Prince George’s County Students in the program can get credit for their volunteering and connect it to their classwork. Sofia Garay December 14, 2021
County forgoes UMD proposal to build track and field facility at Paint Branch Golf Course The decision came after local residents united in opposition to the university’s plans over the last six months. Hannah Ziegler December 10, 2021
JuJu Life app aims to ease leasing process for UMD Chinese international students The student developers hope to expand the app's reach to major cities in the U.S. Anaya Truss-Williams December 9, 2021
UMD researchers use food waste to create bioplastics, cleaner energy The research team uses bacteria to break down food waste and turn it into bioplastics. Auzinea Bacon December 7, 2021