UMD refers those involved in post mocking George Floyd’s death to Student Conduct Office Floyd died after a Minnesota officer pressed his knee on his neck for almost nine minutes. Angela Roberts June 6, 2020
At town hall, UMD black community members vent anger after George Floyd’s death The Nyumburu Cultural Center and Black Faculty and Staff Association led the event. Angela Roberts June 5, 2020
UMD to offer leave Monday to employees who wish to take time to mourn George Floyd George Floyd was remembered Thursday at a Minneapolis memorial service. Angela Roberts June 5, 2020
UMD students and alumni organize supply drive for D.C. protesters The team is collecting items such as first aid kits, goggles, hand sanitizer and bottled water. Rina Torchinsky June 5, 2020
“Still fighting”: Black UMD students add their voices to protests against police brutality “I’m exhausted that in the year 2020, black people, we’re still fighting to prove that our lives matter,” one student said. Diamondback Staff June 4, 2020
Mckayla Wilkes, whose campaign was powered by UMD students, loses race for District 5 seat The progressive candidate received 17 percent of the vote. Kanika Mehra June 3, 2020
Dozens gather at UMD vigil for beloved African American Studies professor Jonathan England Students remembered England as a mentor and devoted ally. Clara Longo de Freitas June 3, 2020
UMD needs to act on its commitment to the black community OUR VIEW: This editorial board stands with the black community and with those protesting systemic racism. Diamondback Editorial Board June 2, 2020
Commencement in quarantine: How these UMD students celebrated their virtual graduation Without an in-person graduation ceremony, some members of the class of 2020 found other ways to celebrate. Angela Roberts June 2, 2020
UMD President Wallace Loh announces preliminary plans to “de-densify” campus in the fall The statement comes as Prince George's County gears up to reopen on June 1. Angela Roberts May 29, 2020