UMD Senate approves revisions to clarify campus Title IX guidelines The policy and procedures now await approval from university President Darryll Pines. Joelle Anselmo May 5, 2021
A social data science major is coming to UMD in fall 2022 The major will prepare students to create products such as datasets and models about human activity and behavior. Joelle Anselmo April 25, 2021
Black student leaders are pushing for change at UMD. Here are their 31 demands. Explore the history, context and motivation behind each demand — and the steps administrators have taken to address them so far. Diamondback Staff April 6, 2021
UMD’s diversity education requirements may be revamped soon The changes aim to help students understand their own identities and systemic racism, among other issues. Joelle Anselmo November 23, 2020
UMD Senate approves new technology and bilingual skills certificate programs Both programs will begin next academic year. Joelle Anselmo November 11, 2020
Pines talks social injustice, COVID-19 in State of the Campus address to UMD Senate This was Pines' first official address to the Senate. Lyna Bentahar September 9, 2020
A criminal justice professor will take the helm of the UMD Senate in a time of uncertainty Lanford officially stepped down at a virtual meeting Wednesday. Lyna Bentahar May 7, 2020
UMD Senate holds first virtual meeting after coronavirus-related delays The body passed three pieces of legislation. Lyna Bentahar April 22, 2020
UMD Senate is considering a bill that would require background checks for all staff “The issue we’re trying to address is safety,” a sponsor said. Lyna Bentahar February 28, 2020
UMD Senate has the right idea with its plan to curb vaping on campus More vaping regulation is needed — but it must be cautious. Hadron Chaudhary February 21, 2020