Strong community bonds help Black UMD grads top the nation in pursuing doctorates
The university recently ranked first among non-historically Black colleges and universities for the number of Black alumni that go on to earn doctorate degrees.
Maryland lawmakers, residents call on Gov. Larry Hogan to release abortion access funds
Hogan has resisted calls to release $3.5 million in funding that would increase abortion care in the state.
La Gala de DREAM vuelve en persona para recaudar fondos para los estudiantes inmigrantes
El Programa de los Estudiantes Indocumentados trabajó con Migrating Shells y PLUMAS para organizar la gala.
About 200 people attend DC rally for free elections in the Philippines
Many Filipinos in the United States are eligible to participate in the upcoming presidential election in the Philippines as overseas voters.
DREAM Gala returns in person to raise funds for student immigrants
The Undocumented Student Program worked with Migrating Shells and he Political Latinx United for Movement and Action in Society group to make the gala happen.
‘Narrow-minded society’: Afro-Latinx students at UMD share struggles with stereotypes
Television shows and movies that include Latinx characters often portray them as the typical Latinx stereotype, with thick accents and having jobs that require manual labor.
Made By Mide: UMD student cooks up affordable meals in delivery business
Olamide Oladiran started her business last September because she was between jobs and looking for another way to make extra money.
UMD’s college application asks about criminal history. Some say it’s invasive.
The Common App decided to remove the question in 2018.
UMD to build the Agora, a community space for people of color in Greek life
The Agora is slated to open before the start of spring break.
UMD starts program for students who want to help refugees in Prince George’s County
Students in the program can get credit for their volunteering and connect it to their classwork.