UMD professor locks away student cellphones to increase focus, connection
Initially, students said they were taken aback that their devices would be locked up, but the professor believes that they have since adjusted positively.
New UMD gallery uses art to address sexual violence
The exhibition, which opened in Stamp Student Union in October, encourages the use of art for social change.
Alum, Iowa judge David Porter credits passion for law to his time at UMD
Porter said he looks back to his time at this university as a critical point in his life when he developed an interest in law.
UMD student creates mental health brand, publishes self-reflection journal with her mother
Senior management major Ella Macduff and her mother spent an eight hour trip to this university 2023 opening up about their personal struggles.
UMD public policy school launches new global, foreign policy major
The interdisciplinary major aims to teach students about global challenges like conflict, migration and pandemics.
UnLocked Project panel emphasizes effects of incarceration on families, support methods
The panel was held to bring awareness to issues commonly faced by incarcerated people and how incarceration influences families and communities.
UMD alum leads long writing career, inspires Hollywood movie
Jeffrey Kluger co-authored a book that was adapted into a movie called Apollo 13 in 1995.
Meet the UMD student who was the first African American Scripps national spelling bee champion
Zaila Avant-garde became the first African American person to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the largest spelling bee in the U.S. for kids under 16.
UMD students learn about dangers of microplastics at documentary screening
Attendees watched “Plastic People,” a documentary chronicling the history of plastic materials and how they evolved to become a part of daily life.
UMD women, gender, sexuality studies department celebrates history, new archive project
Wednesday's event featured a panel of former department chairs and alumni, who offered reflections of their time in the department.