UMD Asian American studies program holds town hall about creating major The town hall meeting was part of an ongoing process to expand Asian American studies at this university, which dates back to the late 1990s. Olivia Wolfson March 14, 2023
‘They deserve not to be forgotten’: UMD community honors MSU shooting victims This university’s new Students Demand Action chapter organized the vigil. Olivia Wolfson February 27, 2023
Hundreds of UMD students retaliate against demonstrators’ racist, homophobic remarks Hundreds of students counterprotested the Key of David protestors at Hornbake Plaza. Olivia Wolfson February 10, 2023
Skateboarding park opens outside Leonardtown Community Center Located outside of the Leonardtown Community Center, the park will eventually have to relocate again due to the new graduate housing being built. Olivia Wolfson February 3, 2023
Lunar New Year celebrations for UMD students dampened by anti-Asian violence Students at this university are trying to navigate tragedies without feeling desensitized to violence. Olivia Wolfson February 2, 2023
New UMD journalism college organization brings LGBTQ journalists together Aaron Vogel, the former diversity and inclusion coordinator for the journalism college, said being part of NLGJA on a national level is important for networking with other LGBTQ+ journalists. Olivia Wolfson December 9, 2022
UMD community members call for better feedback process on new cultural centers The university is seeking student input for the centers through forums, but many have found the process lackluster. Olivia Wolfson November 21, 2022
Antisemitic, racist graffiti found in College Park Metro parking garage A student at this university discovered the graffiti Friday and the images are still up as of Sunday afternoon. Olivia Wolfson November 20, 2022