UMD professor hosts podcast about Latinx experiences in higher education
Michelle Espino is currently in her fifth season recording the 'Latinx Intelligentsia' podcast.
UMD School of Medicine professors conducts COVID-19 booster research, presents to FDA
The national trial, called the Mix and Match COVID-19 Booster Study, is being conducted at ten sites across the U.S., including the medical school.
UMD professors push for passage, expansion of Build Back Better Act in Congress
Professors want to see more provisions added to the bill, especially when it comes to giving faculty more of a say in hiring their colleagues.
UMD professors share thoughts on in-person classes as students return to campus
As students and faculty return to the classroom, some have questioned if the university is truly ready to return to full in-person learning.
After more than a year on Zoom, UMD professors are ready to return to the classroom
The university is anticipating a return to normal operations in the fall semester.
Tenured women professors at UMD overcame barriers on their way up the ranks
Women, particularly women of color, are underrepresented in full-time academic positions.
“No corners were cut”: UMD public health professors say the COVID-19 vaccine is safe
Some public health professors say that increased education should be used to combat hesitancy towards the vaccine.
Some UMD instructors are writing their own textbooks for their courses
Although some professors choose to write their own books for their classes, many don't profit from their sales.
“I think it’ll be good for me”: Some UMD professors look forward to in-person classes
Some professors are gearing up to go back into the classroom after holding online-only classes for the first two weeks of the semester.
UMD community reflects on celebrating Passover apart from family and friends
The university's Jewish Student Center is helping students hold Seder dinners in College Park.