Dozens gather at UMD vigil for beloved African American Studies professor Jonathan England Students remembered England as a mentor and devoted ally. Clara Longo de Freitas June 3, 2020
College Park City Council discusses sustainable building for new apartment construction The complex, called The Standard, will include 283 apartment units. Clara Niel June 3, 2020
UMD needs to act on its commitment to the black community OUR VIEW: This editorial board stands with the black community and with those protesting systemic racism. Diamondback Editorial Board June 2, 2020
Commencement in quarantine: How these UMD students celebrated their virtual graduation Without an in-person graduation ceremony, some members of the class of 2020 found other ways to celebrate. Angela Roberts June 2, 2020
UMD President Wallace Loh announces preliminary plans to “de-densify” campus in the fall The statement comes as Prince George's County gears up to reopen on June 1. Angela Roberts May 29, 2020
PGPD responds to armed robbery near College Park Volunteer Fire Department Two armed men entered an establishment and demanded property. Madison Peek May 29, 2020
USM announces plans for mix of in-person and remote instruction for fall semester Certain decisions — whether athletics may resume, for instance — will be left up to specific universities. Eric Neugeboren May 29, 2020
More than 900 UMD students signed PSA’s petition protesting Betsy Devos’ Title IX changes The petition calls on UMD to take action beyond the new regulations. Madison Peek May 28, 2020
The College Board only makes educational inequality worse It's time to end the College Board's power over college admissions. Allison Cochrane May 25, 2020
UMD reopens portal for students to opt for letter grades The portal for opting into letter grades initially closed on May 12. Clara Longo de Freitas May 21, 2020