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.
Israel Arava Institute addresses water shortages with UMD students
Shmuel Brenner, director of the Arava Center for Sustainable Development, emphasized the importance of unity between countries.
Maryland Hillel hosts national basketball tournament for more than 30 visiting schools
An eruption of noise filled the Reckord Armory on Sunday as fans — including Jewish reggae singer-songwriter Matisyahu — cheered for more than 400 Jewish athletes.
Former CIA, NSA director sits on UMD panel to address cyber spying and foreign policy
Panelists agreed that 9/11 and recent technological advancements have forced government agencies to transform the ways in which they gather information.
UMD interracial couples discuss relationships on Loving Day
Some recalled struggles with family members, others mentioned inappropriate glances from passersby.
Georgia Tech professor discusses better integration of robots and physics at UMD lecture
According to shows like The Jetsons, robots should be deeply rooted in 21st-century life. But according to one professor who visited this university, this is simply not the case.