At emotional hearing, father of Jordan McNair testifies for bill named after son The proposed legislation would create a council to advise the University System of Maryland on student-athlete concerns. Matt McDonald February 19, 2020
UMD Senate works to close loophole in smoke-free campus policy that allows vaping Under current UMD policy, smoking is defined as inhaling burning material — not inhaling vaporized aerosol. Lyna Bentahar February 18, 2020
Terp Thon is a good cause, but it should operate differently Money is good, but action is better — Terp Thon needs a change. Maya Rosenberg February 17, 2020
College Park, UMD officials gather to break ground on new City Hall City officials anticipate moving in August 2021. Jonathan Tercasio February 17, 2020
Some UMD theatre, dance majors want changes to a required course they say is too demanding An official said a taskforce is looking into students' complaints. Leah Brennan February 17, 2020
Students who’ve worked with new UMD president Darryll Pines celebrate announcement Many said the engineering dean was a mentor to minority students interested in engineering. Diamondback Staff February 17, 2020
UMD “wellness group” will bring together counseling center, health center, others Officials spoke about the group at an SGA meeting last week. Luciana Perez-Uribe February 17, 2020
Tension persists between Nyumburu Cultural Center and UMD’s diversity VP Diversity VP Georgina Dodge promised last semester to create an advisory board for the center, but hasn't yet. Jillian Atelsek February 17, 2020
UMD’s next president outlines plan for transition team of students and staff Engineering school dean Darryll Pines will succeed Wallace Loh in July. Carmen Molina Acosta February 14, 2020
“An open door policy”: How Darryll Pines plans to rebuild trust as UMD’s next president Pines is set to take over as president in July. Carmen Molina Acosta February 14, 2020