Active learning can revolutionize UMD education
People learn in different ways, and often, it is not just through memorization or lectures.
Former UMD librarian Herbert Foerstel remembered as pioneering activist, caring father
Herbert Foerstel, who worked for University of Maryland Libraries for nearly 30 years, died of natural causes on Sept. 20. He was 90.
UMD SGA passes resolution in support of national anti-hazing bill
The Stop Campus Hazing Act requires higher education institutions to disclose hazing incidents and develop programs to prevent it.
Studying is hard. Sensory rooms can make it easier.
The University of Maryland prides itself on inclusivity, but one area often overlooked is how it accommodates students with sensory processing challenges.
Prince George’s County Council hopes to make HIV resources more equitable
In 2022, the county recorded the highest HIV diagnosis rate in Maryland, alongside Baltimore City, according to the state health department.
UMD appoints Devin Walker as new fraternity, sorority life director
Walker has served as the director of fraternity and sorority leadership development at the University of Southern California since June 2022.
UPDATED: Hot water returns to UMD dorms after steam outage
Facilities Management completed repairs on Monday morning and expects hot water levels to return to “normal ranges” within two to three hours.
UMD community members celebrate launch of new AI institute
The launch highlighted university students and faculty’s artificial intelligence research and detailed the technology’s future at this university.
College Park officials discuss new voter registration system to boost student turnout
The efforts were part of extensive discussions on how the city could boost voter participation from this university’s student population.
UMD further delays admissions decision day to June 1
The University of Maryland pushed the deadline for students to accept admissions offers to June 1 after FAFSA delays.