University Senate votes in favor of amended UMD bereavement policy
The proposal would redefine bereavement as the period of mourning after “someone close to the student” dies, and list it as an acceptable justification for an excused absence.
University Senate votes in favor of uniting with other Big Ten schools against Trump
The resolution comes as the Trump administration seeks to exert control over higher education, including cutting research funding and revoking student visas.
Here’s how the University Senate’s legislative process works
The Diamondback spoke with three senators to understand the history of the body as well as its structure and processes.
This week in photos: U.S. Capitol, Prince George’s County elections and university protests
The exterior of the the U.S. Capitol building’s west side on Feb. 28, 2025. (Ryan Bowie/The Diamondback) The dome of the…
UMD president Darryll Pines responds to Trump’s executive orders in biannual address
Pines warned the audience of the threats the Trump administration poses to research funding, the federal workforce and higher education institutions.
University Senate discusses antisemitism and Islamophobia task force report
The report, which was published in November, recommended 10 initiatives to combat hate incidents and increase cultural and religious dialogue on campus.
University Senate delays decision on supporting graduate students’ right to unionize
The senate voted to send the resolution to the Senate Executive Committee for further discussion.
UMD president Darryll Pines talks campus climate, infrastructure in biannual address
Pines shared highlights from the Belonging and Community Survey, which aimed to assess community members’ experiences, perceptions and sense of belonging.
University Senate discusses belonging survey, new biostatistics graduate degree programs
The survey, which was released last April, aimed to assess community members’ experiences, perceptions and sense of belonging at this university.
University Senate discusses new administrative program set to launch in November
Workday, a cloud-based system, will replace this university’s current human resources and finance systems starting on Nov. 15.