UMD community members participate in WIE Run the World challenge
About 200 people have registered for the challenge so far.
Zero Hunger UMD hosts event on combatting food insecurity
The student-run organization aims to educate students on food insecurity at this university and in the surrounding area.
“I’m just really excited”: UMD community members discuss Perseverance rover
Since Perseverance data is made public, students could use information from the mission in research projects at this university.
“Lifting their memories”: UMD hosts virtual vigil for Disability Day of Mourning
The vigil is part of a national movement started by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network.
Some UMD community members have mixed feelings on the push for Harriet Tubman on $20 bill
Some say it's a positive change, while others worry it's a performative act.
Prince George’s County businesses manufacture PPE to help out amid pandemic
When the pandemic hit, some Prince George's County businesses began making PPE. Almost a year later, many still are.
Almost a year into virtual learning, some UMD students say they’re still trying to adjust
"The student body as a whole is just really struggling," said junior criminology and criminal justice and economics major Kayleigh Hasson.
UMD environmental organizations encourage sustainability via webinars and new website
“My goal is to educate as many students as I can about sustainability,” said Lisa Alexander, Resident Life's sustainability programs coordinator and co-coordinator for the Green Terp program.
UMD professors say Biden’s education policies could boost student interest in Black history
Some university professors say Biden's policies will encourage students to continue to seek out diverse curriculum when they enter college.
Freshmen develop new app to replace GroupMe for UMD students
The app is called Shellter, and it's set to launch in August.