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The panel was hosted by the UnLocked Project, a student-led organization working to support children of incarcerated parents, in collaboration with Reentry Redefined, a student organization aiming to lower re-incarceration.
Read More on UnLocked Project panel emphasizes effects of incarceration on families, support methods (The Diamondback)The gallery spans topics from student activism and campus architecture to cultural heritage and digital preservation.
Read More on UMD Libraries hosts Unboxing Innovation, celebrates creativity and research (Stories Beneath the Shell)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)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)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)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
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