UMD students showcase small businesses at Terp Marketplace
Hosted by the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at this university’s business school, Terp Marketplace highlights student small business ventures.
UMD professors launch collective to assist communities, activists with urban equity issues
The collaborative was formed by three professors from different departments to best engage in interdisciplinary work.
Pop-up thrift stores are everywhere — just look around UMD
Three student-run second-hand apparel groups talk about the accessibility, sustainability and popularity of on-campus thrifting.
‘We lost everything’: Campus Village Shoppes closure stuns business owners
The shopping center will be turned into an apartment complex with retail space, according to an LV Collective spokesperson.
UMD sociology alum starts company teaching virtual cooking classes
By founding her own company — Fancy & Spicy — Brin Xu is able to provide interactive cooking classes and connect home chefs from around the world to anyone who wants to learn.
UMD alums bring rechargeable power bank business to Maryland sports games
The power banks are from JUUCE, a company founded by alums David Greenfield and Pouya Susanabadi.
UMD student Tessa Schwartz turns love of gaming dice into licensed business
Schwartz makes handmade, custom 'Dungeons & Dragons' dice sets for her business, AsseT Dungeoneering.
Capitol Kettle Corn to bring unique flavors to College Park with new storefront
The store will be in the Hollywood Shopping Center, the same plaza that houses MOM’s Organic Market and Proteus Bicycles.
Slut for Yarn: UMD sophomore starts sustainable crochet business
Anna Boyd's business sells crochet clothing and accessories through her Instagram page.
‘Treat yourself’: A UMD student’s luxury cosmetic brand offers quality lashes, lip glosses
Chery Cosmetics launched in September 2020, and now some customers say the quality — and Aiyana Chery's dedication — make the company stand out.