“Know Your Rights” workshop discusses racial injustice and interactions with police
The goal of the program was to educate young adults on their constitutional rights and how to handle encounters with law enforcement.
UMD marching band continues practice despite no in-person football performances
The Mighty Sound of Maryland plans to share pre-recorded songs to play during halftime at football games this year, but it won't be performing on the field.
Student ambassadors hired to promote UMD’s health and safety guidelines
About 65 students at the university now work as ambassadors.
UMD’s ROTC program makes adjustments due to COVID-19
The program has transitioned to a hybrid format, with normal practices for drills and other activities changing due to coronavirus precautions.
Students reflect on several weeks back in face-to-face classes
This semester, students who do have in-person classes wear masks at all time and sit distanced from their classmates.
Virtual Baltimore Museum of Art exhibit shows power of African motherhood
"A Perfect Power: Motherhood and African Art" showed moving multimedia pieces depicting the importance of a motherly figure.
UMD student hosts journalism networking and career advice podcast
The podcast can be found on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts, and there are currently four episodes available.
I learned how to salsa virtually for Hispanic Heritage Month
The class was hosted Wednesday evening by the Maryland Latin Dance Club and the Latinx Student Union.
UMD promotes social distancing through painted shapes on McKeldin Mall
The figures painted on the grass mimic the shape of a turtle shell.
Three standout shows from a pandemic fashion week
Not even a Pandemic was able to stop the world’s biggest fashion houses from putting a show on.