UMD students are using virtual reality to share the migrant experience HUMANO is a multimedia project that aims to help people better understand the immigration process. Matt McDonald December 2, 2019
Over half of anti-vax Facebook ads are from two organizations, UMD researchers say The team found that pro-vaccine advertisements on Facebook came from a wider variety of sources than anti-vaccination. Eric Neugeboren December 2, 2019
Photo essay: Thousands gather as Supreme Court hears arguments on DACA UMD students and staff were among the crowd. Julia Nikhinson November 13, 2019
UMD students and staff join thousands of protesters as the Supreme Court hears DACA case Monarch butterflies adorned signs and pins as protesters cheered, chanted and danced through 40 degree weather. Carmen Molina Acosta November 13, 2019
Over 20 Maryland politicians endorsed Warren for president at a UMD event The list included 25 state and local lawmakers. Eric Neugeboren November 11, 2019
UMD students’ awareness of sexual misconduct mirrors national trend, campus leaders say More students have been involved in sexual assault prevention events in recent years, they said. Carmen Molina Acosta October 30, 2019
Elijah Cummings, Maryland congressman and prominent civil rights activist, dies at 68 He had represented Maryland's 7th congressional district since 1996. Carmen Molina Acosta October 17, 2019
Maryland’s Larry Hogan becomes the 3rd Republican governor to support impeachment inquiry “I don’t see any other way to get the facts,” he said. Eric Neugeboren October 11, 2019
“Can’t be overlooked”: Study says college voter turnout doubled from 2014 to 2018 The average participation rate among eligible college students rose from 19 percent in 2014 to 40 percent in 2018. Freelance Reporter October 2, 2019
United by frustration, hundreds of UMD students join global climate strike in Washington, D.C. They marched to the Capitol to demand action on environmental issues. Angela Roberts September 21, 2019