News from around campus
Tanya Lee found the Asian American Studies courses she took at UMD to be both professionally relevant and personally inspiring. But when she graduated in 2001 with a degree in criminology and criminal justice, she could only earn a certificate in Asian American Studies.
University students continue the fight to protect student speech (The Black Explosion)
In a monumental victory for student activists, University of Maryland students held a vigil on Oct. 7 to mourn victims in Gaza.
Maryland women’s golf’s international roster bonds through cultural differences (The Diamondback)
Unlike most other Division 1 sports, golf recruiting has become predominantly international, coach Kelly Hovland said.
Solidarity Among Poor of All Races Could Change Nation’s Politics, Speaker Says
A ‘Nerd Sleepover’—and Much More (Maryland Today)
Technica Celebrates 10 Years of Building Coding Community of Women, Underrepresented Genders
UMD Spook ‘N Slay celebrates LGBTQ+ students’ costume creativity (Diamondback)
Spook N’ Slay, a Halloween costume contest hosted by Pride Alliance and the Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy office, took place Thursday night as attendees presented their costumes on stage in an ode to drag culture.
A 'Good' Day for Neighbors Helping Neighbors (Maryland Today)
Dozens of Projects Completed on 13th Annual Celebration of Community Partnership
At Home With a Continent’s Cultural Heritage (Maryland Today)
Alum’s Book Weaves Together African Design Principles and Contemporary Decor
As the university celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month, it’s the perfect time to borrow these books through UMD Libraries.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Chris Hedges highlighted the importance of student protest to dozens of University of Maryland community members Thursday.