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Students protest UMD’s willingness to host ICE, defense contractors at spring career fair

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are no longer participating in the spring career fair.

Katharine Wilson
February 27, 2025

UMD leaders, students hope to continue DEI efforts despite Trump administration threats

The Trump administration threatened to revoke federal funding for schools and universities if they do not eliminate diversity initiatives within two weeks.

Pera Onal
February 27, 2025

UMD students criticize limited water, bathroom access after multiple water main breaks

This university responded to nine water breaks between November and January compared to just three breaks between August and October.

Lillian Glaros
February 26, 2025

Researchers detail new findings about UMD’s ties to slavery at 1856 Project update

The project’s updates on Friday included progress on multiple historical investigations and the upcoming launch of a research incubator this spring.

Katherine Schutzman
February 24, 2025

This week in photos: Snow, Shuttle-UM and UMD SGA

Take a look at students who played in the snow, the Student Government Association's meeting and more.

Diamondback Photo Staff
February 21, 2025

UMD community members say proposed USM budget cuts could harm students

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget would reduce funding for the university system by $111 million.

Oliver Mack
February 21, 2025

UMD faculty members urge state legislators to pass collective bargaining bill

The bill would allow faculty to negotiate working and research conditions, such as workloads, wages and representation in dispute resolutions.

Nicole Pilsbury
February 20, 2025

UMD will not implement proposed health center fee for 2026 academic year

Under the proposal, full-time students at this university would pay $136 and part-time students would pay $68 for the 2026 academic year.

Anastasia Merkulova
February 17, 2025

$1 billion ‘Capital of Quantum’ initiative to establish UMD, Maryland as quantum hub

The initiative — a partnership between this university, the state and private and federal partners — will secure more than $1 billion in investments.

Brandon Kim
February 14, 2025

PHOTOS: UMD community members frolic outside during snow day

Students built snowmen, threw snowballs at each other, fished and more during the University of Maryland's snow day on Wednesday.

Diamondback Photo Staff
February 13, 2025