UMD students Sit Down 2 Stand Up against sexual assault The event featured various guest speakers, including Lili Bernard, one of the women who has accused Bill Cosby of rape. Naomi Grant April 18, 2016
Hasan Elahi earns Guggenheim Fellowship for ongoing art project Elahi documented his daily life for 14 years, starting when the FBI began investigating him based on a mistaken tip. Naomi Grant April 14, 2016
U.S. Senate candidate Chrys Kefalas speaks to Terps for Israel on political engagement Terps for Israel brought him to the campus primarily to speak about U.S. relations with Israel. Naomi Grant April 12, 2016
UMD Disability Summit emphasizes improving technological access for those with disabilities The event featured a keynote speaker and student presentations. Naomi Grant April 11, 2016
Alpha Sigma Phi helps eight Greek organizations become Safe Haven certified In order to get the certification, members of this university’s Greek life community had to participate in a four-hour training program. Naomi Grant April 5, 2016
MaryPIRG works to save the bees, finds support from UMD students They’re not alone — they’re also forming a “bee coalition.” Naomi Grant March 31, 2016
UMD students mentor female high schoolers in empowerment program The program offers female high school students college preparation and career development assistance. Naomi Grant March 27, 2016
Matisyahu and Nadim Azzam aim to unite people at performance Sunday The two are from diverse backgrounds but will share a stage at Hillel this weekend. Naomi Grant March 24, 2016
Newly recognized club focuses on hydroponics and sustainability The club, which plans to focus on research, education, outreach and community service, hopes to donate the food it grows to local food banks. Naomi Grant March 22, 2016
Terp Thon fundraising total trumps last year’s record by more than $120,000 The total continued Terp Thon’s record-breaking trend but fell short of this year’s goal. Naomi Grant March 6, 2016