UMD student, former Olympic-level gymnast hopes to raise awareness about POTS
POTS can be difficult to diagnose and its symptoms are frequently overlooked, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
UMD project suggests ways food pantries can better serve communities
A university study looked into how food banks and pantries can make changes to achieve food justice and solve the hunger crisis.
UMD students, community bands support DC charity at ‘Teen Age Riot’ concert
The benefit was one of many concerts Teen Age Riot has hosted to raise money for mutual aid projects and legal advocacy.
UMD anime club hosts first anime, video game convention since 2018
The Terrapin Anime Society hosted the free, day-long Kamecon convention to celebrate Japanese animation culture.
UMD professor locks away student cellphones to increase focus, connection
Initially, students said they were taken aback that their devices would be locked up, but the professor believes that they have since adjusted positively.
New UMD gallery uses art to address sexual violence
The exhibition, which opened in Stamp Student Union in October, encourages the use of art for social change.
Alum, Iowa judge David Porter credits passion for law to his time at UMD
Porter said he looks back to his time at this university as a critical point in his life when he developed an interest in law.
UMD student creates mental health brand, publishes self-reflection journal with her mother
Senior management major Ella Macduff and her mother spent an eight hour trip to this university 2023 opening up about their personal struggles.
UMD public policy school launches new global, foreign policy major
The interdisciplinary major aims to teach students about global challenges like conflict, migration and pandemics.
UnLocked Project panel emphasizes effects of incarceration on families, support methods
The panel was held to bring awareness to issues commonly faced by incarcerated people and how incarceration influences families and communities.