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UMD SGA officers can now get class credit with new course
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (710+ words) Student Government Association legislative leaders talk during a general body meeting located in Stamp Student Union on Oct. 15, 2025. (Clare Roth/The Diamondback) University of Maryland SGA officers are now able to receive class credit for their involvement in the organization....
Here’s a roundup of the UMD construction scene in spring 2026
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (663+ words) A view of a newly constructed Metro stop for the Purple Line. (Faith Bissen/The Diamondback). Amid ice, snow and drastically cold temperatures, construction across the University of Maryland campus continues to make steady progress. Some construction projects, such as…...
UMD students hope Maryland legislature passes bill prohibiting doxxing
15+ hour, 43+ min ago (531+ words) The Maryland State House dome on Feb. 22, 2025. (Clare Roth/The Diamondback) The senior religions of the ancient Middle East major now thinks twice before he speaks out. Islam and two other members of the Student Government Association were doxxed last…...
College Park families rally to save Chinese immersion at Paint Branch Elementary School
15+ hour, 47+ min ago (844+ words) Posters in Chinese line the walls of a classroom at Paint Branch Elementary School on Feb. 5, 2026. (Tyler Quattrin/The Diamondback) When Prince George's County Public Schools proposed ending the Chinese immersion program at Paint Branch Elementary School last month, many…...
Youtuber MatPat shares theories about success at SEE All Niter Lecture
16+ hour, 35+ min ago (596+ words) Retired YouTuber Matthew "MatPat" Patrick speaks at a SEE lecture at Stamp Student Union on Feb. 6, 2026. (Gurnoor Sodhi/The Diamondback) Popular gamer and internet personality Matthew Patrick, better known as MatPat, took the University of Maryland community on a deep…...
New Driskell Center exhibit paints American history from an underrepresented view
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (702+ words) David C. Driskell & Friends: Creativity, Collaboration, and Friendship," as displayed in the Cole Student Activities Building on Feb. 20, 2024. The David C. Driskell Center's upcoming exhibition will invite visitors to explore the personal history of Driskell and his peers starting Feb. 23, 2024. (Olivia Yasharoff…...
SPONSORED POST: Financial Wellness and Mental Health: Managing Money Stress in College
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (178+ words) As a college student, managing financial responsibilities can be stressful. When it comes to money, the sources of stress may look different for each student, but identifying the underlying causes and setting goals accordingly may help you feel more confident…...
Stamp’s Hoff Theater closed after water damage, will undergo repairs
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (294+ words) Hoff Theater in Stamp Student Union on Oct. 28, 2021. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback) At least 10 places at the University of Maryland sustained damage from the extreme winter weather in the last two weeks." There is no campuswide timeline for repairs, but…...
UMD SGA hopes new free SmarTrip card program lessens students’ transportation costs
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (641+ words) The SGA gavel rests on a table during a meeting in Stamp Student Union on Dec. 4, 2025. (Ashley Neyra/The Diamondback) The University of Maryland SGA plans to purchase 150 preloaded SmarTrip cards to distribute to university students and faculty for use…...
If a class requires you to leave UMD, transportation should be guaranteed
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (396+ words) A person sits on the Metro at the College Park station on Feb. 3, 2025. (Ryan Bowie/The Diamondback) Views expressed in opinion columns are the author's own. In elementary school, we all looked forward to field trips. Days without typical classes,…...