Asian American and Pacific Islander initiative at UMD sponsors Wonder Womxn event
It created a safe space of about 20 people to build solidarity and an environment for all communities of women of color.
Pagan community group looks to start UMD student chapter
Members of the group worship their respective deities, each in their own way. The group would help students explore alternatives to Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
U.S. chief data scientist returns to UMD for talk on future of field
DJ Patil landed a job as the first U.S. chief data scientist in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
A family affair: A look into the UMD Hip-Hop Festival
The festival, put on by the Black Student Union, was as intimate as it was loud.
Leslie King-Hammond leads Driskell Center lecture on evolution of African-American art
Hammond’s work with African-American art and children from Baltimore inspired her to work with organizations that would help students continue to express their frustrations and struggles through art.
Student affairs professor addresses intersectionality, identity factors for UMD students
All students identify themselves in terms of various sociocultural factors, and in all different ways.
One vision: College Park 2020 panel discusses city’s future
Among other topics, the panelists discussed big development projects such as the Purple Line and the potential FBI relocation to Greenbelt.
American University professor discusses evolution of Islam at START lecture
About 40 students, START employees and attendees came to hear Mohamed Nimer.
Division of Student Affairs panel helps faculty understand undocumented students’ challenges
“They really don’t know who to go to for help because they don’t have the resources.”
UMD officials gather to discuss climate-change implications post-Paris Agreement
The panel consisted of school officials and professionals, who discussed the agreement that will be open for signature on April 22.