UMD SGA event promotes the importance of consent, healthy relationships Student attendees made self-care baskets, filling them with lotions, face masks, condoms and more. Lillian Glaros February 13, 2024
UMD SGA launches initiative to promote healthy relationships The Student Government Association passed an initiative funding an event to raise awareness about consent and healthy relationships. Lillian Glaros February 1, 2024
UMD SGA, Health Center hold event to raise awareness about sexual health resources The event included opportunities for students to recount their personal experiences with birth control and birth control resources for students to take home. Lillian Glaros November 16, 2023
UMD adds nonbinary gender marker to Testudo site The university has completed the multi-system overhaul needed for non-binary gender markers. Natalie Weger November 2, 2023
UPDATED: Dozens of UMD buildings, dorms still without water after ‘massive’ main break At least 26 dorms and all South Campus Commons apartments, along with 21 university buildings were affected by Monday’s water outage. Diamondback Staff October 23, 2023
UMD community hosts event series to recognize Mental Health Awareness Week The Mental Health Awareness Week events, which began Monday and run through Friday, include plant decorating and a self-care fair. Freelance Reporter October 6, 2023
As COVID-19 cases surge, UMD community is uncertain about policies The HEAL Line experienced a significant surge in calls from students and employees seeking answers at the start of the fall 2023 semester. Diamondback Staff September 28, 2023
UMD lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate The university previously required proof of a full dose of vaccination, including a booster shot against COVID-19. Katharine Wilson February 9, 2023
SGA discusses bills on voter referendum guides, gender-affirming care The legislature also passed a bill to host an eating disorder awareness lecture. Marijke Friedman October 27, 2022
Health Center tailgate provides space for sober UMD community The sober tailgate allowed people the opportunity to celebrate homecoming with pride, but without any alcohol. Freelance Reporter October 24, 2022