Metro access isn’t a luxury, UMD should support student transit
Every morning, I wake up at 4:30 a.m. I get ready, wake myself up and sometimes stare out of my dorm window wondering what exactly I’m doing this for.
UMD must employ AI for more accessible classrooms
The initial investment in AI technology may seem significant, but the long-term benefits of providing a more accessible and inclusive education outweigh the cost.
Universities must embrace AI solutions for plagiarism detection
With automated tools integrated into the peer-review process, discrepancies can be flagged before work reaches a public forum.
Active learning can revolutionize UMD education
People learn in different ways, and often, it is not just through memorization or lectures.
UMD must close the digital divide and fight tech inequity
The lack of a technology fund at this university leaves many students struggling to access the essential tools needed for success in today’s academic environment.
Misinformation is everywhere, digital media literacy is the antidote
The University of Maryland must implement mandatory digital media literacy courses to combat misinformation.
Barefoot in the kitchen but not academia: UMD must support its parents
Being a first-generation college student could not have prepared me for the inequalities I experienced when I started my PhD program as a single mother to a 3-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter.
Hybrid options are a necessity in classrooms, not a luxury
Mandating virtual and hybrid learning options is about more than convenience — it’s about making education accessible to a wider, more diverse group of students.
Studying is hard. Sensory rooms can make it easier.
The University of Maryland prides itself on inclusivity, but one area often overlooked is how it accommodates students with sensory processing challenges.
USM should not cut ties with defense contractors to preserve research, student development
There is a difference between divestment, a request for the University System of Maryland Foundation to sell off business interests, and cutting research ties.