“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. Freelance Reporter March 5, 2021
“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. Freelance Reporter March 2, 2021
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. Freelance Reporter March 1, 2021
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. Freelance Reporter February 23, 2021
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. Freelance Reporter February 18, 2021
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. Freelance Reporter February 17, 2021
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. Freelance Reporter February 17, 2021
Freshmen develop new app to replace GroupMe for UMD students The app is called Shellter, and it's set to launch in August. Freelance Reporter February 11, 2021
Bedroom barre: Taking a virtual UMD RecWell fitness class was better than I expected University of Maryland Recreation and Wellness offers a variety of virtual classes for students and staff. Freelance Reporter February 11, 2021
College Park City Council discusses committee to approach restorative justice in Lakeland The council plans to officially establish the steering committee at next week’s meeting. Freelance Reporter February 3, 2021