UMD’s Miguel González-Marcos remembered as “a true scholar and a great human being” He died last month at age 59. Diamondback Staff February 19, 2020
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
Meet the two UMD researchers working to understand US-based terrorism The two researchers won a $1.5 million grant to investigate how terrorists are created and rehabilitated. Clara Longo de Freitas 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
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
Maryland version of College Park’s “unruly social gatherings” ban falters in legislature The College Park City Council controversially passed a similar ordinance amid criticism in September. Angela Mecca February 17, 2020
Police respond to reported burglary at Rhode Island Avenue The suspect fled towards the Paint Branch Trail. Rina Torchinsky February 15, 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