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.
Letter to the Editor
On “USM should not cut ties with defense contractors to preserve research, student development”
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.
Stop leaving commuters behind and start investing in them
The university's lack of strategies to involve commuters undermines their college experience.
Poor waste management is poisoning Marylanders. MedStar must rectify it.
For the sake of Marylanders' health, MedStar needs to cut ties with Curtis Bay's incinerators.
UMD’s DOTS must replace costly parking fines with productive alternatives
The goal isn’t to avoid the ticket fee entirely, but to give students a learning opportunity before they have to pay.
Fighting domestic violence is a universal effort. Policymakers need to do their part.
Improper state funding creates negative consequences for survivors.