First cohort of UMD disability studies minors say the program is a pathway for inclusivity
The minor will grow by about 25 students next semester.
The November election saw high youth turnout. UMD students aren’t sure it will continue.
Young people of color voted for Biden over Trump by overwhelming margins.
UMD study finds COVID-19 is highest in DC’s Black communities and low-income areas
UMD researchers conducted a comprehensive study about how aspects of the built and social environments play a role in COVID-19 transmission in the city.
UMD’s Intentional Life Lab aims to help students explore who they are beyond academics
The lab hopes to allow students to build up a "muscle of self-awareness" and live more intentionally.
With the Affordable Care Act in jeopardy, some UMD students worry they may lose coverage
Under Obamacare, an estimated 2 million young people gained coverage.
Mental health advocacy groups at UMD are ramping up their efforts to help students
About 75 percent of college and high school students reported worsening mental health since the pandemic began.
USM committee addresses controversial building names in new policy revisions
The changes will be held to a vote with the full Board of Regents.
More LGBTQ+ students are reporting psychological distress amid COVID, UMD study shows
Researchers said many students returned home for the pandemic, which may not be a welcoming place for some.
UMD students confident in high turnout among college voters
Sixty percent of UMD students voted in the 2016 election.
Faced with amplified community need, UMD expands nutrition, housing support services
“Certainly, the pandemic is exacerbating the food and housing insecurity issue."