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Funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) program, UMD’s Chesapeake Scholars in Physical Sciences program was created to support talented undergraduates facing financial challenges during their academic journey.
Read More on Chesapeake Scholars Program Helps Biochemistry Major Build Connections Beyond the Classroom (College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences)The initiative provides academic, emotional and professional support to help students succeed and feel seen, heard and valued throughout their time in the College of Education.
Read More on EdTerps CARES Network Fosters Belonging, Support and Success for Future Educators (College of Education)An Alternative to Speech: Writing in the Air With ‘Sonic Ink’ (Maryland Today)
UMD Researchers Provide New Way for People With Disabilities to Control Digital Voice Assistants
Read More on An Alternative to Speech: Writing in the Air With ‘Sonic Ink’ (Maryland Today)Leading with purpose and compassion, these students have brought the ideals of a Do Good Campus to life.
Read More on Nearly 80 Terps awarded Do Good Medallion Honoring Their Commitment to Social Impact (School of Public Policy)The mixed media art installation created by students in the Indigenous Feminisms class honors the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives
Read More on UMD Libraries hosts “Living Memory: Honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives” an Indigenous Futures Lab Pop-Up exhibition in McKeldin Library (UMD Libraries)Women who fled Afghanistan share their stories at UMD panel (The Diamondback)
Five women who fled to the United States from Afghanistan recounted their experiences at a panel hosted Tuesday by the University of Maryland’s agriculture and natural resources college.
Read More on Women who fled Afghanistan share their stories at UMD panel (The Diamondback)UMD Korean Percussion Ensemble brings strong beats, rock energy to The Clarice (The Diamondback)
The style of Korean percussion that the ensemble performed is known as “samulnori” — a term which roughly translates to “to play four things” and refers to the four instruments used in the practice.
Read More on UMD Korean Percussion Ensemble brings strong beats, rock energy to The Clarice (The Diamondback)The University of Maryland Libraries are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Library Awards for Undergraduate Research.
Read More on UMD Libraries announce recipients of the 2025 Library Awards for Undergraduate Research and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Award (UMD Libraries)UMD community members celebrate Southwest Asian, North African heritage at gala (The Diamondback)
The event offered an opportunity for those in the Southwest Asian and North African community to come together and celebrate their culture.
Read More on UMD community members celebrate Southwest Asian, North African heritage at gala (The Diamondback)Strengthening Communities, a Course at a Time (College of Education)
New Program Embedding Civic Learning in Classes Across Campus Reaches Over 1,000 Students
Read More on Strengthening Communities, a Course at a Time (College of Education)