Kamala Harris is the candidate for women’s rights
Harris is markedly better on issues such as reproductive freedom and child care center costs.
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.
UMD has created a micromobility crisis. It must fix it.
It is within this university’s power and budget to implement safe solutions for all road users, no matter their mode of transportation.
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.