UMD fraternities reportedly engaged in hazing and physical abuse, court filings show The alleged activities included chapter members being beaten with paddles, burned with cigarettes and torches and laying on nails, the documents said. Diamondback Staff 2 days ago
UMD lifts cease and desist order for 32 IFC, PHA chapters Five Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association chapters will remain under university investigation. Diamondback Staff 3 days ago
Trans UMD students say they struggled to find gender-inclusive housing Multiple students said the four-person minimum for gender-inclusive housing adds unnecessary barriers to housing for LGBTQ+ students. Irit Skulnik 4 days ago
UMD seminar discusses colonization, resource extraction in the Congo The discussion touched on the impact of resource extraction from the region and dug into its colonial exploitation. Jade Tran 4 days ago
UMD faculty, staff criticize bill to reduce prescription drug coverage for state retirees The bill intends to save funds for the state by forcing the federal government to pay for prescription benefits, according to state Sen. Mike McKay. Sam Gauntt 4 days ago
UMD community concerned about Purple Line construction’s environmental, health impacts Dorms along Campus Drive at this university are set to close for part of the summer due to noise from nearby Purple Line work. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly 5 days ago
4 fraternity chapters petition for restraining order against UMD administrators The plaintiffs are this university’s Theta Chi, Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Sigma Phi and Alpha Tau Omega fraternity chapters along with other anonymous students. Diamondback Staff 5 days ago
College Park City Council discusses city-university partnership, affordable housing The partnership, which was created in 1997, seeks to promote economic development and a sustainable community for both the city and university. Eden Binder 6 days ago
PGCPS to expand pre-K as part of statewide education plan The expansion plan proposes 18 additional prekindergarten classes by the 2029 school year, adding to the county’s current 112 providers. Mira Beinart 6 days ago
FAFSA delays cause stress for current, prospective UMD students The University of Maryland received some FAFSA records on Monday after months of delays due to a new application form. Natalie Weger 6 days ago