UMD graduate students create board game to promote multiculturalism
Together, Zhang and Havewala formed Sea My Culture. Their goal was to promote multiculturalism through a medium more engaging than a lecture.
UMD psychology student publishes book, starts non-profit to target bullying
Devin Moore's work revolves around creating safe spaces for students of all identities to speak up in their communities.
AC in dorms, electric scooter safety headline UMD RHA town hall
Students and representatives from several departments at the University of Maryland discussed the lack of air conditioning in dorms and electric scooter safety.
UMD students hold vigil and teach-in to remember Palestinian lives, call for liberation
Students for Justice in Palestine’s event came after a surge of violence in Israel and Palestine.
UMD Muslim community praises new halal food station at 251 North
The new station serves halal food that is certified by the Islamic Services of America. The food is prepared and cooked on surfaces dedicated for halal foods.
UMD sees decline in reported COVID-19 cases after early-semester spike
The campus community reported nearly 700 COVID-19 cases in the first four weeks of the semester.
UMD SGA offers positive outreach, gender-affirming resources to LGBTQ+ students
SGA members on the diversity, equity and inclusion committee wrote supportive letters, which LGBTQ+ students could pick up Friday.
US House of Representatives subcommittee launches investigation into UMD COVID-19 policies
This investigation stems from concerns that the off-campus quarantine requirement for students who test positive for COVID-19 places unnecessary stress on students.
UMD professors launch collective to assist communities, activists with urban equity issues
The collaborative was formed by three professors from different departments to best engage in interdisciplinary work.
The Clothesline Project at UMD remembers sexual assault, domestic violence survivors
The Clothesline Project aims to provide students with an outlet by displaying messages of strength and unity to combat domestic violence and sexual assault.