Inaugural summit aims to address lack of women and minorities in computer science
The Maryland Center for Women in Computing held its Diversity in Computing Summit Monday.
For some sexual assault survivors at UMD, election rhetoric can be triggering
On television and in class, the discussion of sexual assault is inescapable.
Tinder horror stories from the University of Maryland
Not all Tinder experiences are created equal, so we sent a reporter to learn about some Tinder horror stories endured by University of Maryland students.
The pill remains the most popular form of birth control prescribed at UMD’s Health Center
The center began offering more effective methods more than a year ago.
A reporter who covered the Laquan McDonald shooting talked to UMD students about racism
Jamie Kalven, a journalist and human rights activist, discussed institutional racism and gave advice to University of Maryland student journalists trying to report on it.
UMD professor discusses the issues undocumented students face applying to college
With less than a week until Election Day, some fear this election could impact policies that make it easier for undocumented students to attend college.
College Park officials discussed the need for local control over business permitting
Councilmembers want to transfer power from Prince George’s County.
A tribal activist on the Dakota Access Pipeline front line spoke at UMD
Tara Houska, who served as the Native American adviser on the Bernie Sanders’ campaign, flew to Maryland to speak at this university’s Native Roots Monologues event.
UMD Critical Issues Poll finds both Democrats and Republicans want a change in politics
This is the first major poll conducted by the center. The program will conduct two major polls and four minor polls a year.
A $6.8M grant will help UMD professors address challenges for students with disabilities
The money will go toward research aimed at helping students with disabilities get ready for either postsecondary education or the workforce.