After going viral on TikTok, UMD student launches fashion brand sierrasinvogue The company sells custom handmade woven clothing, including pants, crewnecks and sweaters. Sofia Garay November 11, 2021
Footage Society, a Laurel sneaker boutique, embraces culture and community The store, which is owned and operated by people of color, stands out for its commitment to culture and its customers. Sofia Garay October 15, 2021
UMD students launch small businesses born out of pandemic hobbies The return to in-person sales has provided a long-awaited payoff for students who spent months of the pandemic perfecting their handmade crafts. Hannah Ziegler October 6, 2021
Businesses have a societal obligation to require their employees to get vaccinated Americans bailed businesses out during the pandemic. It’s time they return the favor. Anthony Liberatori September 14, 2021
UMD student’s granola bar company hits campus stores The company has sold more than 7,000 granola bars across 12 stores and two university campuses. Christine Zhu September 2, 2021
College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn talks racial equity, economy ahead of fall elections Although elections are not until November, Wojahn has already begun developing policies for the term that will address issues the College Park community is facing. Freelance Reporter May 12, 2021
At first Maryland Sports Business Conference, experts talk career field, advice The conference, hosted by the University of Maryland’s Sports Business Society, aimed to educate students on the sports business industry. Freelance Reporter April 25, 2021
UMD student organization hosts guest speaker series to encourage virtual networking Guests in the speaker series include Denis McGlynn, CEO of Dover Motorsports, and entrepreneurs who were on the popular show Shark Tank. Freelance Reporter March 11, 2021
UMD students profit off of GameStop gains during Wall Street frenzy The frenzy hurt billionaires and hedge funds, while the students took pride in their successes. Diamondback Staff February 1, 2021
Former Marine dreamed of being a UMD student and starting a business. Now he’s done both. Daniel Raithel's company sells pocket-sized portable lint rollers. Freelance Reporter November 13, 2020