UMD architecture school holds PLACEHack to rethink public spaces
Every college on the campus was represented by the participants of the hackathon.
Emily Yang shares experience with limited accessibility for UMD students with disabilities
What is it like to be a student at the University of Maryland with a disability? Emily Yang, a senior criminology and criminal justice and psychology major, shares her thoughts.
GSG passes bills pushing for more shuttle accessibility, open journal access at UMD
This university's Graduate Student Government passed three bills during their meeting Friday, including one that addresses virtual teaching licenses in Iran.
Finalist for UMD’s ADA coordinator wants to create spaces for students with disabilities
Lauren Evens is one of two finalists for the position.
First finalist for UMD’s ADA coordinator talks centering student experiences
Emily Lucio also wants to provide opportunities for education and awareness on disability-related issues.
UMD Counseling Center director details proposal to make mental health care more accessible
Dr. Chetan Joshi shared the proposal at an RHA Senate meeting.
First cohort of UMD disability studies minors say the program is a pathway for inclusivity
The minor will grow by about 25 students next semester.
“I got my vote in”: Some Prince George’s County voters use poll accommodations
For some voters, voting accessibility services can define how easy or difficult it is for them to vote.
UMD’s Honors College entrenches inequality and privilege
Reform the Honors College to make education more accessible.
The coronavirus crisis could ignite the movement for tuition-free public college
Public universities need more support, and students need free tuition.