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UMD community members demand sanctuary campus status, non-compliance with ICE (The Diamondback)
The campaign, which was created by this university’s Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter, has collected more than 2,700 petition signatures since it was officially launched in September.
Read More on UMD community members demand sanctuary campus status, non-compliance with ICE (The Diamondback)Can a proven anti-violence program also succeed online? (School of Public Health)
When Dr. Sarah Peitzmeier talks about the success of an anti-assault program called Flip the Script, many people are shocked to learn about it: a scientifically tested program, proven to cut in half the risk of sexual assault experienced by its college student participants.
Read More on Can a proven anti-violence program also succeed online? (School of Public Health)Spelling bee champion, world record holder and best-selling author Zaila Avant-garde has taken her talents to the University of Maryland’s campus as she tackles her newest challenge: college.
Read More on Meet the UMD student who was the first African American Scripps national spelling bee champion (The Diamondback)Hundreds Do Good on Good Neighbor Day (Maryland Today)
From Food Drives to Garden Cleanups, Volunteers Celebrate Community, Connection and Collective Impact
Read More on Hundreds Do Good on Good Neighbor Day (Maryland Today)The film explored parallels between voter intimidation tactics used by the white supremacist group, the Ku Klux Klan, and the attack on the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, after the election of former President Joe Biden.
Read More on ‘Dying to Vote’ documentary highlights political, mob violence and voting in America (Stories Beneath the Shell)The University of Maryland’s Harriet Tubman women, gender and sexuality studies department marked its 50-year anniversary Wednesday with an event reflecting on the program’s history and introducing a new archive project.
Read More on UMD women, gender, sexuality studies department celebrates history, new archive project (The Diamondback)Denise Clark Honored with CSHEMA’s “Campus Leaders Who Care” Award (Division of Research)
Award recognizes Clark’s leadership and dedication to fostering a culture of safety at UMD
Read More on Denise Clark Honored with CSHEMA’s “Campus Leaders Who Care” Award (Division of Research)International players find community, belonging with Maryland field hockey (The Diamondback)
"Maryland welcomes all cultures and inspires a sense of opportunity and belonging."
Read More on International players find community, belonging with Maryland field hockey (The Diamondback)Helping Terps With Intellectual Disabilities ‘EXCEED’ (Maryland Today)
New Initiatives Aim to Remove Barriers to Mental Health Services, Independent Living
Read More on Helping Terps With Intellectual Disabilities ‘EXCEED’ (Maryland Today)No Phones? No Problem (Maryland Today)
Device-Free UMD Class Enhances Student Interaction, Builds Stronger Connections
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