Family of student who died of adenovirus sues UMD for more than $100 million The $100.4 million lawsuit comes nearly three years after Olivia Paregol's death. Diamondback Staff August 12, 2021
Former UMD President Wallace Loh is earning the second-highest salary at UMD this year The former president is earning $734k this year as an adviser to the USM chancellor. Eric Neugeboren March 8, 2021
Maryland Board of Public Works approves $3.5 million settlement to Jordan McNair’s family Gov. Larry Hogan expressed hope that the settlement would bring “some measure of relief" to the family. Angela Roberts January 27, 2021
UMD needs to prepare for post-election violence The administration needs to communicate its plans for when things go south. Jake Foley-Keene October 26, 2020
New UMD President Pines shares plans for mental health care, community policing and more The announcement came on his first day on the job. Eric Neugeboren July 1, 2020
UMD’s undocumented students need support, not empty gestures OUR VIEW: UMD says it stands with undocumented students, but it hasn't done enough to support them. Diamondback Editorial Board June 26, 2020
UMD announces updated guidelines for fall semester There will be reduced capacity in dorms, and courses with over 50 students will likely be held partially online. Lyna Bentahar June 16, 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