University of Maryland quiet on in-person instruction start date

New positive cases of COVID-19 at the University of Maryland are threatening the possibility of in-person instruction this fall.

UMD sees COVID-19 spike first full week of semester, suspends students

The University of Maryland College, Park has suspended 19 students who are alleged to have violated COVID-19-related guidelines as the university reported 85 new cases during the first week of the semester.

Maryland athletics pauses workouts for all programs following 46 positive COVID-19 tests

The University of Maryland, College Park has paused all athletic workouts after 46 student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19 across 10 teams. This story was first reported by The Diamondback on Thursday.

University of Maryland students seeking to cancel leases at on-campus apartments told they can't

The company managing two university-associated apartment complexes won't allow students to cancel their leases, despite that option being offered to any other student living on campus as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

University of Maryland to hold some classes in-person this fall

The University of Maryland has announced it will hold some in-person classes during the fall semester amid the coronavirus pandemic.

UMD responds to social media photo that shows 2 students mocking death of George Floyd

The University of Maryland, College Park is responding to a social media photo that shows two students mocking the "unacceptable and tragic death of George Floyd."

Maryland community celebrates WWII veteran's 105th birthday

One of the oldest members of a Maryland assisted living facility turned 105 years old and was honored with a car parade and special salute from current military.

U. of Maryland cancels Italy study abroad programs over coronavirus

Flagship universities in Maryland and North Carolina have canceled study abroad programs in Italy and are working to bring students home amid the continuing spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Dog dies in College Park fire

A dog is dead after a College Park home caught fire Saturday morning.

Authorities ID pilot killed in Prince George’s County small plane crash

Maryland State Police identified the pilot killed in fiery Sunday Prince George’s County plane crash as 61-year-old Gordon Allen from the Bronx, New York.

Prince George's County 'peeping tom' suspect arrested again, police say

A 37-year-old Hyattsville man who has been arrested multiple times for trespassing and "peeping tom" charges is behind bars again for burglary. This comes after reports of the man trying to break into at least 25 apartments that are affiliated with the University of Maryland College Park. 

1 day after hate crime acquittal, College Park killer found guilty in Bowie State student death

A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of a man accused of murdering a Bowie State University student on the College Park campus of the University of Maryland in 2017. On Wednesday, Sean Urbanski was found guilty of first-degree murder.