“There is a place for you”: This UMD club seeks to build community for women in comp sci Two students opened a campus chapter for the national organization, Girls Who Code. Chloe Goldberg March 9, 2020
Iranian UMD students say political tensions have made it harder to land a job in the U.S. In the era of Trump's travel ban, and heightened tensions with Iran, background checks can be a struggle for Iranian students seeking jobs. Lyna Bentahar March 9, 2020
SGA, RHA leaders denounce university’s redistribution of money after state budget cuts The student groups argue the move represented a misuse of student fees. Diamondback Staff March 8, 2020
Two more coronavirus cases confirmed in Maryland, bringing state total to five Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has confirmed four cases in Montgomery County and one in Harford County. Rina Torchinsky March 8, 2020
UMD appoints professor Robert Briber interim engineering dean The current dean, Darryll Pines, is set to take over as university president. Carmen Molina Acosta March 6, 2020
This Maryland bill would create a task force to study mental health support in higher ed UMD community members testified in support of the bill at a hearing Thursday. Eric Neugeboren March 6, 2020
Suspended study abroad programs leave UMD students in limbo amid coronavirus outbreak UMD suspended study abroad programs in China, Italy and South Korea this semester. Eric Neugeboren March 6, 2020
Leonardtown convenience store will close at the end of the spring semester It has struggled to bring in money over the past couple of years, a Dining Services spokesperson said. Clara Niel March 6, 2020