UMD’s undocumented student coordinator position to remain vacant in the fall The coordinator's responsibilities will be distributed to other staff members. Carmen Molina Acosta May 12, 2020
UMD receives approval for $21 million in funding from CARES Act to cover pandemic losses Half of the funding will be directed toward students considered eligible by the federal government. Rina Torchinsky May 12, 2020
With many UMD students learning from home, differing time zones amplify struggles to adapt Classes have been held virtually since March 30. Eric Neugeboren May 12, 2020
UMD’s GSG revises bylaws in penultimate meeting of the semester Members voted to add a Local and Civic Engagement Committee, among other changes. Clara Longo de Freitas May 12, 2020
As semester nears end, UMD is working on a plan for research to return to campus A campus task force is providing recommendations on how research should return to campus. Brent Abel May 12, 2020
UMD School of Music delivers pianos to students’ homes amid pandemic Teamed up with Steinway & Sons, the music school delivered seven pianos to students at home. Freelance Reporter May 12, 2020
The 2020 university report card OUR VIEW: Our annual performance review of College Park and the University of Maryland’s central institutions. Diamondback Editorial Board May 12, 2020
College Park City Council clears up confusion surrounding property tax rate at town hall The council will be voting on the proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year on May 26. Clara Niel May 10, 2020
For the first time in UMD SGA history, its legislature will be led by all students of color The body's legislature for this session is also one of the most diverse in recent years. Amanda Hernández May 8, 2020
UMD is using its community garden to bolster its fight against food insecurity on campus The garden plans to work with the Campus Pantry throughout the summer. Emily Williams May 8, 2020