Active learning can revolutionize UMD education
People learn in different ways, and often, it is not just through memorization or lectures.
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.
UMD annual Dubin Family Lecture welcomes Israeli writer Etgar Keret
The lecture, hosted at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, featured Keret, an influential writer and filmmaker known for his short stories.
UMD LGBTQ+ Equity Center holds lecture on queerness in Haitian vodou
The University of Miami’s Eziaku Nwokocha spoke about the intersection of queerness and Haitian vodou at a virtual lecture on Tuesday.
UMD Spanish professors to add anti-racist material to future curriculum
The new modules introduce topics of xenophobia and prejudice to the existing Spanish lessons.
Student-initiated courses at UMD expand class offerings, bridge gaps in course content
The Student Initiated Courses program helps students design and teach courses in 14 UMD departments.
Many classes are giving open-book exams during quarantine. Why stop when it’s over?
Open-book exams should continue long after the pandemic ends.
Former Obama adviser discusses climate change and technology at UMD public policy talk
John Holdren said he thinks technological advancements are necessary for an energy crisis solution.