UMD to host First Look Fair virtually this fall In years past, the First Look Fair gathered more than 700 student groups on McKeldin Mall. Amanda Hernández June 29, 2020
Black business owners say they’ve received support amid nationwide movements Some Black-owned businesses have reciprocated the support by participating in Black Lives Matter demonstrations. Diamondback Staff June 26, 2020
Petition demands more support for UMD African American Studies Department Thousands have signed on, joining the call begun by a doctoral student. Jonathan Tercasio June 25, 2020
College Park, UMD religious leaders join vigil to honor Black lives The event followed an eight-hour-and-46-minute prayer chain. Madison Peek June 24, 2020
Loh “deeply concerned” for UMD international students after Trump’s visa limits The announcement comes after President Trump’s Monday executive order, which limits the issuing of H-1B visas, H-2B visas, H-4 visas, L-1 visas, and certain J-1 visas. Clara Longo de Freitas June 23, 2020
College Park-UMD Metro stop to reopen Sunday This stop is one of 15 that will open at the start of next week, after a three-month shutdown. Chloe Goldberg June 23, 2020
New city council student liaison hopes to strengthen College Park-UMD relationship Adam Rosenbaum wants to see more students voting in College Park elections. Clara Niel June 23, 2020
USM won’t increase tuition, room and board rates for next school year The decision was made to ease financial challenges hoisted on students and families by the coronavirus pandemic. Angela Roberts June 19, 2020
Supreme Court rules against Trump’s plans to undo DACA, protecting 120 UMD Dreamers UMD President Wallace Loh urged the passage of the American Dream and Promise Act. Lyna Bentahar June 19, 2020
UMPD faces renewed scrutiny for participation in military equipment transfer program The department has received rifles and other equipment from the controversial 1033 program. Angela Roberts June 19, 2020