UMD hosts panel to honor legacy of Harriet Tubman, highlight artists and activists The event's speakers included a renowned contemporary artist and Tubman's great-great-great grandniece. Freelance Reporter March 11, 2024
MOM’s Organic Market employees accuse CEO of unfair labor practices at UMD lecture In a Q&A session after the presentation, several College Park MOM’s union members called out the company’s treatment of union employees. Freelance Reporter March 7, 2024
UMD students showcase engineering skills in annual Alumni Cup This year’s challenge, Testudo Tear-Up-Pins, required each team to build a device that could knock down 10 bowling pins. Freelance Reporter February 26, 2024
UMD panel highlights people of color in agriculture, sustainability The event was part of this university's celebration of Black Climate Week, a part of Black History Month that those at the forefront of climate solutions. Freelance Reporter February 23, 2024
UMD entomology department set to study rare cicada emergence Faculty in the University of Maryland’s entomology department plan to study two cicada broods this spring. Freelance Reporter February 20, 2024
UMD students share child welfare, education policy priorities at advocacy event Students met with state legislators to discuss policy initiatives centered on improving literacy, reducing chronic absenteeism and more. Freelance Reporter February 16, 2024
UMD community gathers to celebrate Carnaval with music, masquerade masks The Carnaval celebration — hosted by the arts and humanities college — introduced students to traditions from countries across the world. Freelance Reporter February 14, 2024
UMD students reflect on their international holidays, traditions Thomas Kai-Wen Chadwick’s family moved from Singapore to England when he was 6-years-old, then to California when he was 12 and Utah when he was 16. Freelance Reporter December 12, 2023
UMD a cappella group returns to stage for first time since national victory The group debuted six songs from its new album 'Temptation' live for an audience of about 250 community members. Freelance Reporter December 11, 2023
UMD art purchasing program gives students hands-on curating experience The Contemporary Arts Purchasing Program receives about $50,000 biannually for a cohort of students to purchase art for the walls of Stamp. Freelance Reporter December 11, 2023