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By Andrew Mollenauer Department of Education impacting UMD: In an executive order last month, President Donald Trump announced the end of the Department of Education. The order will elicit significant change in the landscape of education, affecting students from grade schools to colleges and universities. “Dismantling [the department] means defunding programs that feed, educate and protect our most vulnerable and underserved students, and leaving many … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF
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By Andrew Mollenauer UMD Women Professors’ Transformative Research: University of Maryland professors Jenna Mueller, Andrea Chronis-Tuscano and Jennifer D. Roberts are making their presences felt in their respective fields despite enduring male-dominated culture in the professional world. Mueller’s resolve in the bioengineering industry has paid off for her: She was recently recognized with the 2025 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) Society Awards. “I’m very … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF
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By Andrew Mollenauer Women and Inequality Book Talk: Dr. Tiffani Betts Razavi and Dr. Kate Seaman, both University of Maryland professors, led a virtual discussion about patriarchy’s impact on women as it relates to a new book they co-authored: “Women and Inequality in a Changing World: Exploring New Paradigms for Peace.” The book dissects the nuances of the continuity of such marginalization amid civic pushback … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF
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By Andrew Mollenauer Megan Piphus Peace A puppeteer well known for her role in the childhood classic “Sesame Street,” Megan Piphus Peace was a guest at the University of Maryland on Wednesday with the school’s college of theater, dance and performance studies. The Cincinnati native split her time at the event performing and speaking. She delved into her childhood and how she honed her craft … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF
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By Andrew Mollenauer State of Campus Address In his State of the Campus address Thursday, University President Darryll Pines covered several topics, most notably payment delays for graduate teaching assistants. But Pines wasn’t the only member of the university community to speak at the event. Harriet Goers, a PhD candidate studying government and politics, put into perspective the extent to which these delays are impacting … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF
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By Andrew Mollenauer Reclaiming Roots Panel: Thursday’s “Reclaiming Roots” event held space for local farmers to lead dialogue on farming issues faced by folks who are indigenous, of color, or both. The panel was hosted in the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center and featured three farmers in the area and a Piscataway tribe member. Specific discussion topics included land tenure and anecdotal accounts … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF
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By Andrew Mollenauer Hello again, Terps! We’re excited to be back for a new semester at Stories Beneath the Shell and create more great content. TOP-SHELLF is back, too, and this week we’ll be summarizing students’ reactions to the controversy of school on President’s Day and whether professors should have Zoom classes on snow days. SPOTLIGHT: Merrill Student-turned-staffer using perspective from pandemic to grow in … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF
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By Andrew Mollenauer Fall Break Ruffles Feathers: When President Darryll J. Pines announced last Monday the implementation of an annual fall break beginning next school year, several seniors expressed their displeasure. Angelina Ward, a senior criminology and criminal justice and sociology double major at UMD, was irritated when she heard the announcement. “I’m sure some people are excited for the break and it’ll be nice … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF
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By Andrew Mollenauer Thanksgiving Break Sendoff: In lieu of our usual newsletter this week, I wanted to send everyone off into Thanksgiving break with much-needed, well-deserved encouragement. We’re almost there; the last day of classes is just over two weeks away. And while that may seem like an eternity with exams and projects still to tackle, this stress we’re all feeling—despite its intensity—is fleeting and … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF