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UMD counseling center braces for uptick in students seeking help during COVID-19 pandemic

by The Diamondback | Apr 8, 2020 | Maryland, The University of Maryland, College Park

UMD counseling center braces for uptick in students seeking help during COVID-19 pandemic The Shoemaker Building is home to the University of Maryland’s Counseling Center. (File photo) By Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi Like many University of Maryland students, Hammad...

Now scattered across the country, UMD seniors mourn abrupt end to time on campus

by The Diamondback | Apr 6, 2020 | Maryland, The University of Maryland, College Park

Now scattered across the country, UMD seniors mourn abrupt end to time on campus With the University of Maryland going online due to the coronavirus pandemic, seniors are now missing out on their last college experiences. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback) By Luciana...

“Our class really lost a lot”: UMD seniors petition to postpone in-person commencement

by The Diamondback | Mar 30, 2020 | Maryland, The University of Maryland, College Park

“Our class really lost a lot”: UMD seniors petition to postpone in-person commencement A petition to postpone the University of Maryland’s commencement rather than cancel has over 6,000 signatures. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback) By Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi...

UMD hosts college prep workshop in Spanish for Prince George’s County parents and students

by The Diamondback | Mar 10, 2020 | Maryland, The University of Maryland, College Park

UMD hosts college prep workshop in Spanish for Prince George’s County parents and students At an event for bilingual students at the Stamp Student Union on March 7, 2020, students were given information about financial aid opportunities such as the FAFSA. (Susannah...

Meet the UMD student behind the “Break Box”: A trailer where people can smash glass

by The Diamondback | Mar 5, 2020 | Maryland, The University of Maryland, College Park

Meet the UMD student behind the “Break Box”: A trailer where people can smash glass Construction on a new munitions storage facility on Eielson Air Force Base. In order to build on the spot, construction workers had to melt the permafrost underneath. (Sara Karlovitch)...

Hagerstown Hall has free pads and tampons. Students want other UMD dorms to follow suit.

by The Diamondback | Feb 24, 2020 | Maryland, The University of Maryland, College Park

Hagerstown Hall has free pads and tampons. Students want other UMD dorms to follow suit. A petition to expand the “Period Poverty Program” got over 450 signatures in two weeks. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback) By Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi and Eric Neugeboren When...