Student musician’s nightly performances raise more than $600 for mental health nonprofit
Since August, Gustavo Rego has dedicated three hours almost every night to sitting outside Pyon-Chen Hall and playing the guitar.
UMD community discusses battle over banned books
Panelists at the event said that books are increasingly being banned from public school libraries on the whims of a minority of parents.
UMD graduate students create board game to promote multiculturalism
Together, Zhang and Havewala formed Sea My Culture. Their goal was to promote multiculturalism through a medium more engaging than a lecture.
The Clothesline Project at UMD remembers sexual assault, domestic violence survivors
The Clothesline Project aims to provide students with an outlet by displaying messages of strength and unity to combat domestic violence and sexual assault.
UMD event aims to reconcile relationships between community, law enforcement
“Blessings of the Badge” was part of a nationwide initiative known as Faith & Blue Weekend, and has been held annually since 2021 at this university.
UMD community hosts event series to recognize Mental Health Awareness Week
The Mental Health Awareness Week events, which began Monday and run through Friday, include plant decorating and a self-care fair.
UMD students, local politicians gather for women’s empowerment event
The politicians, all from Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, shared their leadership stories.
College Park officials hope ElectionGuard software will improve trust in elections
ElectionGuard provides receipt-like confirmation codes for voters after casting a ballot, which gives voters the ability to confirm their ballot was counted.
UMD Latinx student group hosts US Census Bureau director
Robert L. Santos is the first person of color to be permanent director of the U.S. Census Bureau.
Lemon Zest Festival brings together local musicians, artists
The festival’s organizers hoped to bring together artists and highlight local organizations and businesses.