Articles and Statements
Captions and Playback Speed Are Catapults to Understanding (College of Education)
A University of Maryland research team found that video captions enhanced listening comprehension for English learners, whether the videos were played at a reduced speed or even at a higher-than-normal one, and whether the student was a novice or mostly proficient. The results were published in the journal System.
Bringing a Southern City’s Buried Black History to Light (Maryland Today)
Architecture Researcher Helps Community Group Preserve, Plan Interpretive Park at Sculptor’s Homesite
It was standing room only at the 23rd Annual MidAtlantic Women In Agriculture Regional Conference, held on February 15, 2024, at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. The conference, which has been a cornerstone of the agricultural community since 2001, brought together over 200 women from across the region for a day of inspiration, education, and empowerment, providing attendees with invaluable insights, dynamic workshops, and opportunities for meaningful networking.
Can Reparations from Philanthropy Help Heal Historical Injustices? (School of Public Policy)
Assistant Professor Claire Dunning recently wrote an article for the Stanford Social Innovation Review examining how philanthropy, reparations and historical legacies intersect, while exploring some of the challenges of addressing systemic injustices.
The Architecture Program opened its first Spring 2024 lecture series with architecture alum Joseph Kunkel (M.ARCH ’09) on Wednesday, February 7. His lecture, “Designing with Dignity: Policy, Advocacy, and the Art of Architecture,” provided insight on his work in the context of policy and its connection to Native land.
Several University of Maryland administrators, faculty and students hope to mitigate the potential impacts of affirmative action policies being struck down for college admissions.
Smith School Celebrates Black History Month (Robert H. Smith School of Business)
The Robert H. Smith School of Business is celebrating Black History Month and sharing the stories of just a few of the amazing alumni who are paving the way for future generations.
Center of the Circle (Maryland Today)
New Driskell Center Exhibit Showcases Pioneering Artist’s Personal Relationships With Peers
UMD panel highlights people of color in agriculture, sustainability (The Diamondback)
Panelists discussed land tenure, sustainability and food production at an event Thursday showcasing the experiences of farmers in Maryland who are Black, indigenous and people of color.
Maryland Graduate Students Visit Japan through Kakehashi Project (School of Public Policy)
The University of Maryland School of Public Policy, along with Georgetown University, the University of Virginia and American University, partnered with the Kakehashi Project to facilitate a unique opportunity for a selective cohort of graduate students to travel to Japan as part of Japan's Friendship Ties Program for a week-long immersion experience.