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UMD SGA passes act urging university to recognize Graduate Labor Union

The SGA will now send a public letter to the university asking that it formally recognize the union and post the letter on the student government’s social media and website.

Amelia Twyman
September 25, 2025

UMD alters language of Stamp’s multicultural involvement, community advocacy webpage

The office's homepage used to contain information about how to get involved with cultural communities on campus and had a longer mission statement.

Amelia Twyman
September 25, 2025

UMD community members discuss deadly protests in Nepal, future of country

The Nepali Student Association and Asian American Policy Union hosted a roundtable about deadly protests in Nepal this month that led to a regime change.

Anastasia Merkulova
September 25, 2025

College Park City Council hopes new tax credit incentivizes affordable housing, entertainment

The program allows property owners and developers to receive city property tax breaks if they build or renovate qualifying projects.

Tyler Quattrin
September 25, 2025

UMD senators concerned about excused absence policy changes

University president Darryll Pines rejected part of a proposed amendment to the university’s excused absence policy for grieving students.

Pera Onal
September 24, 2025

Follow the timeline of Kilmar Armando Ábrego García’s wrongful deportation

The Diamondback compiled our coverage from recent months to document the timeline of events related to Ábrego García.

Diamondback Staff
September 24, 2025

PGCPS to renovate 46 school libraries this year

Warren Tweedy, the principal of Andrew Jackson Academy, said he believes his school’s newly renovated library will be a motivator for his students to excel.

Mayah Nachman
September 24, 2025

USM chancellor warns budget cuts endanger Maryland universities, could cause layoffs

Jay Perman said federal reduction in financial aid, federal grants and international student funding has worsened the impact of state cuts.

Pera Onal
September 24, 2025

College Park partnership looks to connect senior citizens with local community

Where Innovation Supports Everyone Connect began a year-long partnership with College Park’s economic development office this summer.

Bella DeCrescenzo
September 23, 2025

UMD climbs to No. 42 in national college rankings, No. 16 in public universities

The university rose two spots from its No. 44 national college ranking last year, marking its highest placement yet.

Amelia Twyman
September 23, 2025