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UMD town hall provides updates on system that will replace Testudo
7+ hour, 21+ min ago (526+ words) The Workday Student information page displayed on a computer on April 2, 2026. (Neelay Sachdeva/The Diamondback) Roughly 200 University of Maryland community members attended a town hall Thursday to receive updates about Workday Student, the online platform that will eventually replace Testudo....
UMD GSG pushes to implement mandatory graduate sustainability fee
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (707+ words) The entrance of the graduate student suite in Stamp Student Union on March 5, 2026. (Ashley Neyra/The Diamondback) In three academic years, graduate students may begin contributing to a campus sustainability fund as part of their tuition. The University of Maryland's…...
John Bertot to be next UMD information college dean
1+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) The Thomas V. Miller Jr. Administration Building on Feb. 17, 2025. (Gurnoor Sodhi/The Diamondback) The University of Maryland has named John Carlo Bertot as the next information college dean, effective July 1. Bertot is a professor in the college and the university's associate…...
UMD SGA approves referendums to call for USM regent’s resignation, sanctuary campus status
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (716+ words) Members of the SGA vote on approval of SEE proposals at Stamp Student Union on Dec 4, 2025 (The Diamondback/ Ashley Neyra) University of Maryland students will have the opportunity to call for the resignation of a University System of Maryland regent…...
Here’s how UMD graduate, international students are still grappling with federal changes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (895+ words) A student sits outside of the International Student Services office located in H. J. Patterson Hall on April 17, 2025. (Clare Roth/The Diamondback) More than a year after President Donald Trump returned to office, federal changes have left many University of Maryland graduate…...
If a class requires you to leave UMD, transportation should be guaranteed
1+ mon, 3+ week 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,…...
STEM cannot stand alone. UMD needs the humanities.
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (589+ words) People walk on McKeldin Mall on Sept. 2, 2025. (Sam Cohen/The Diamondback) Views expressed in opinion columns are the author's own. It feels like I've had to explain why I chose my major more times than I've had to swipe into…...
UMD alumni offer STEM students tips for job searching in a turbulent market
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (614+ words) Hornbake Library is home to the University Career Center, which provides career resources for students. (Eric Harkleroad/The Diamondback) Ryan Khan applied to more than 150 jobs before he landed his first internship. On Tuesday night, the University of Maryland alum…...
UMD community members demand sanctuary campus status, non-compliance with ICE
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (718+ words) The gatehouse at north gate on Campus Drive displays the University of Maryland emblem on May 9, 2025. (Alexa Yang/The Diamondback) As U.S. ICE arrests skyrocket under the Trump administration, some University of Maryland students are campaigning for administrators to publicly declare…...
Tired of dorms? Here are some popular off-campus housing options
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (359+ words) Looking for next year's living situation, but don't want to live in the dorms? Peruse this list of student-friendly housing options near the University of Maryland campus." Landmark is located at the intersection of Regents Drive, College Avenue and Route…...