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UMD identified more than 1,200 COVID-19 cases in first month of fall semester

The latest figure is the highest case count recorded in the first month of a semester since the onset of the pandemic, according to data obtained by The Diamondback.

Victoria Stavish
October 3, 2022

Professor David MacMillan gives talk on winning Nobel Prize for breakthrough in chemistry

Dr. MacMillan and Benjamin List won the award for their creation of organocatalysis, a process that speeds up chemical reactions.

Freelance Reporter
October 3, 2022

Fire and Life Safety Ecosystem Symposium highlights gaps in fire safety research

The event was organized by James Milke, the chair of UMD's fire engineering program.

Freelance Reporter
October 3, 2022

UMD tracked more than 700 COVID-19 cases in first two weeks of school

The university did not publish COVID-19 case numbers, but has continued internally tracking self-reported cases.

Victoria Stavish
September 28, 2022

UMD Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences department presents seminar on AI weather modeling

As extreme weather becomes more and more common, artificial intelligence is helping researchers understand and predict it.

Freelance Reporter
September 25, 2022

UMD professors, authors discuss systemic racism in America

The panel featured sociology professor Rashawn Ray and discussed systemic racism, inequality and social change.

Freelance Reporter
September 20, 2022

Latinx community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with cookout, music on McKeldin Mall

The event featured traditional Latin food and music, and had almost 300 attendees.

Freelance Reporter
September 19, 2022

Oral health educator Dr. Alice Horowitz celebrates distinguished career

Dr. Horowitz has won many awards for her work in the field of tooth decay and oral cancer prevention.

Freelance Reporter
September 19, 2022

UMD SGA creates new transportation and infrastructure committee

The committee will focus on affordability and sustainability regarding transportation and pedestrian safety.

Marijke Friedman
September 15, 2022

UMD pilots HyFlex classrooms aimed at blending in-person and online learning

The HyFlex classroom was redesigned to allow students learning in person to connect with those learning virtually.

Nene Narh-Mensah
September 15, 2022