UMD Student Crisis Fund: community gives back to students in time of crisis

by Eunice Sung Since March 25, the University of Maryland community has donated over $208,000 to help a flood of struggling students who applied to receive help from the Student Crisis Fund amid the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the coordinator for the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Sarah Williamson. The UMD Student Crisis Fund was first established in 2001 to keep students … Continue reading UMD Student Crisis Fund: community gives back to students in time of crisis

Expert Kate Starbird discusses how misinformation spreads during crises

By Teresa Johnson From events spread through the media following Hurricane Harvey, the Boston Marathon bombing and the Parkland shooting, University of Washington assistant professor Kate Starbird shared examples with students and faculty on April 9 that showed how false information creates “alternative narratives” of crisis events. Every year this university’s College Park Scholars program hosts events  associated with a theme. This year’s theme is … Continue reading Expert Kate Starbird discusses how misinformation spreads during crises