By Lena LaJoy
A University of Maryland doctoral student and UMD alum shared their research findings on how men engage with politics more than women and the historical significance of the Mexican Miracle Wednesday. Continue reading Researchers share their work on politics, gender and the Mexican Miracle
By Casey Glickman One month after more than 1,000 graduate students rallied across campus for union rights, the movement continues with energy and unity as students advocate for collective bargaining rights. The Feb. 26 picketing event brought together graduate student workers from various departments at the University of Maryland as they demanded that the university recognize their union. With collective bargaining rights, students hope to … Continue reading UMD graduate students and their fight for unionization
By Kimi Fleming The Higher Education Act (HEA), which dictates the federal government’s guidelines for higher education institutions and programs, has not been reauthorized since 2008, but the University of Maryland Student Government Association is aiming to change that. The organization tabled outside of McKeldin Library Thursday for its “HEA Day of Action,” as part of a larger week of action, talking with students about … Continue reading SGA asks students to help push Congress to renew critical education bill
By Vanessa Reis Hundreds of children gathered on the second floor of Stamp Student Union Friday for Maryland Counts Day, an event held by the organization America Reads*America Counts. The organization is a partnership between the University of Maryland and Prince George’s County Public Schools and aims to provide “a high quality mentoring program that enriches learning opportunities for both college and elementary school students,” … Continue reading America Reads*America Counts hosts Maryland Counts Day
By Natalie Jones University of Maryland graduate students rallied on McKeldin Mall in solidarity with other graduate students across the country to protest the Tax Cuts and Job Act on Nov. 16. Led by chants such as “GOP, kill the bill,” “no taxation without compensation” and “we’ve got to fight, education is a right,” university graduate students marched from McKeldin Library to the Administration building … Continue reading University graduate students rally against Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
