By Lena LaJoy
The University of Maryland, along with a private developer, began a development plan in fall 2020 to tear down Guilford Woods and build graduate housing for campus and private town homes for residents, according to a biology professor. Continue reading How the UMD community saved Guilford Woods, stopped housing development plans
By Sophia Herndon
In a 10-day mission titled Artemis II, four astronauts circled the moon for the first time in over 50 years to test how spacecraft systems perform in a deep-space environment. Continue reading Artemis II moon mission leaves UMD aerospace community inspired, excited about space exploration
By Alicia Colegrove
Organized by the Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk, the swap aimed to brighten employees’ homes and workspaces while educating them about sustainability. Continue reading UMD faculty, staff learn about sustainability with new plants at propagation swap
By Hannah Harris
Over 97,000 people applied to the University of Maryland in 2025, according to data released by the university, and the touring experience is crucial to a prospective student’s decision to commit. Continue reading UMD tour guides bring campus to life for prospective students
By Stella Henretta
Many UMD Iranian and Iranian American students and faculty have offered different perspectives on the United States’ military intervention in Iran, and expressed fear over family who are under constant threat of foreign attacks. Continue reading UMD Iranian community expresses war concerns, fear over families’ safety
By Hannah Harris
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., is a four-week-long festival celebrating the relationship between the United States and Japan, with peak bloom of the flowers spanning various days. Continue reading Exploring D.C.’s Cherry Blossom Festival, the history behind it
By Navya Pandit
Students threw colored powders at one another as part of the Indian Student Association’s glow-in-the-dark Holi event. Holi marks spring’s arrival and the triumph of good over evil. Continue reading UMD Indian Student Association celebrates Holi with colorful glow-in-the-dark event
By Kendrick Brown
The environmental club 17 for Peace and Justice uses its student body membership to leverage the University of Maryland’s privilege and resources to benefit communities struggling with environmental issues such as food justice. Continue reading UMD’s 17 for Peace, Justice club creates discourse about food justice
By Abigail Bender
To support student mental health and well-being, the UMD Memorial Chapel and University Health Center will host guided meditation and labyrinth walks in the garden every Thursday afternoon in April. Continue reading UMD community finds support through stillness, meditation at Memorial Chapel
By Paige Trendell
Students could be missing out on up to a $2,500 credit if they do not file taxes, according to Mitch Mokhtari, a University of Maryland family science professor with tax policy experience. Continue reading UMD students, expert share tax filing experiences, tips
