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Global Entrepreneurship Week at UMD highlights importance of inclusivity, diversity

Hosted by the Dingman Center of Entrepreneurship, Global Entrepreneurship Week allowed student entrepreneurs at this university to learn from leaders in their fields.

Nick Elliott
November 21, 2022

Maryland Hillel revises plans for new site set to open in fall 2024

The current Hillel, located on Mowatt Lane, is about 16,700 square feet whereas the new Hillel will be more than 39,000 square feet.

Ilana Williams
November 21, 2022

UMD Spanish professors to add anti-racist material to future curriculum

The new modules introduce topics of xenophobia and prejudice to the existing Spanish lessons.

Freelance Reporter
November 21, 2022

University of Maryland music school holds concert honoring late professor

Carmen Balthrop was a professor at the music school for 36 years and performed as an opera singer on Broadway.

Freelance Reporter
November 21, 2022

What does the campus fox say? UMD community shares interactions.

A few weeks ago, a red fox made the heart of the University of Maryland campus its new home.

Olivia Nicholson
November 20, 2022

Around the Globe fair brings international, domestic UMD students together

The event was hosted by the International Student and Scholar Services and its International Student Advisory Board.

Freelance Reporter
November 20, 2022

UMD professors association votes to campaign for faculty collective bargaining

The campaign will target the Maryland General Assembly during its spring legislative session.

Marwa Barakat
November 18, 2022

UMD employees discuss priorities for contract at AFSCME new member event

The organization plans to negotiate new contracts in the new Maryland General Assembly legislative session next year.

Parker Leipzig
November 17, 2022

UMD RHA endorses late-night dining options for freshmen connection students

The resolution said that freshmen connection students may not have time to go to the dining hall.

Natalie Weger
November 17, 2022

Here’s what the challenge to affirmative action means for UMD students

It’s hard to tell whether the ending of affirmative action would impact admissions at this university, but the elimination of the policy could have far-reaching effects.

Nene Narh-Mensah
November 17, 2022