UMD alum Connie Chung shares breaking race and gender barriers in her career (Mitzpeh)
Connie Chung, a trailblazing journalist and UMD alum, discussed her impactful career and memoir at her alma mater, inspiring many.
UMD students raise money to fund school restorations in Ethiopia’s Tigray region (The Diamondback)
This university’s People4Tigray student organization hosted the inaugural dinner. The group aims to support Tigrayan students and people affected by violence in the region.
Erika Moore Gives TED Talk on Advancing Health Equity in Lupus Research (Department of English)
Fischell Department of Bioengineering Assistant Professor Erika Moore was recently named a 2024 TED Fellow, the first ever at the University of Maryland.
Over 500 students of different faiths and backgrounds gathered for the University of Maryland’s Students for Justice for Palestine vigil held in the secured area of McKeldin Mall on Monday evening.
ADHD: Misunderstood, Underdiagnosed—and Treatable (Maryland Today)
UMD Expert on Disorder Sheds Light and Shares Insights During Awareness Month
Marking Oct. 7, pro-Palestinian students stage vigil and teach-in at center of campus (Mitzpeh)
After dramatic legal win against campus admin, UMD SJP draws hundreds of students to event mourning Gazans killed in war, rallies support for Palestinians’ ‘pursuit of liberation’
Student workers express concerns about racism and lack of support on campus (The Black Explosion)
Students gathered last Wednesday to discuss the racism they face as student workers on campus. Multiple student occupations, from library employees to resident assistants, were present.
The University of Maryland’s Sexual Assault Prevention Committee (SAPC) hosted a Domestic Violence Awareness Month resource fair Friday to provide students with information regarding power-based violence prevention.
Expert Shares Insights for ADHD Awareness Month (College of Behavioral and Social Sciences )
ADHD is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder, often characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or emotion dysregulation.
Participants reflect on the importance of diversity at UMD event (Stories Beneath the Shell)
The UMD Division of Student Affairs held a Success Hour Diversity Networking Event last month to invite students to meet with 16 employers that prioritize diversity in a variety of industries.