UMD SGA details plan to reform police on campus amid global Black Lives Matter protests The roadmap includes plans to help establish “new and more concrete” gun procedures and guidelines for police officers on the campus. Lyna Bentahar July 8, 2020
UMD President Pines shows solidarity with international students following ICE guidance The university is also creating an Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator position, Pines announced. Amanda Hernández July 8, 2020
UMD shut off AC in many dorms to combat moisture. Housekeepers are falling ill without it. The union that represents workers on campus says it has heard from several employees who have sought medical attention after working without air conditioning. Angela Roberts July 8, 2020
PG County Police investigate death near College Park Diner Officers found a woman lying unresponsive on a bed Sunday morning. Rina Torchinsky July 5, 2020
New UMD President Pines shares plans for mental health care, community policing and more The announcement came on his first day on the job. Eric Neugeboren July 1, 2020
UMD GSG chooses vice presidents to lead body with recently elected President Dan Laffin Laffin will be assuming the office of current GSG President Annie Rappeport. Clara Longo de Freitas July 1, 2020
UMD students and alumni petition for reform of policing on campus Thousands have signed onto petitions calling for, among other demands, increased funding for mental health personnel. Diamondback Staff July 1, 2020
Incoming President Pines emphasizes solidarity amid COVID-19 and anti-racism protests Pines will take over as president on July 1. Eric Neugeboren June 29, 2020
UMD renames administration building to honor Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Miller played a critical role in garnering state support for several initiatives at this university. Amanda Hernández June 29, 2020