UMD research team awarded $1.67 million for program aimed at reducing childhood bias

By Chloe Goldberg The National Institute of Health recently awarded a University of Maryland research team $1.67 million to support its work in reducing childhood prejudice through an online program administered to local elementary school students. The award allows researchers within the college of education to determine the effectiveness of a web-based tool that sparks discussions on inclusivity in hopes of creating a more equitable … Continue reading UMD research team awarded $1.67 million for program aimed at reducing childhood bias

Pulitzer Prize-winning author cites storytelling as powerful tool for immigrants and refugees to be heard

By Maria Trovato Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen presented “Refugees, Immigrants, Americans: Changing Our Stories,” Oct. 23 as part of UMD’s Arts and Humanities Dean’s Lecture series. Nguyen is the author of “The Refugees,” which is UMD’s First Year Book for the 2018-2019 academic year. Nguyen came to the U.S. with his family as a refugee from the Vietnam War. At one point, when … Continue reading Pulitzer Prize-winning author cites storytelling as powerful tool for immigrants and refugees to be heard

Terps for New Horizons take first step of “Project Welcome” with banner signing

  By Lynsey Jeffery A word of encouragement for refugees and a cupcake for your troubles — that’s what Terps for New Horizons, a student group that helps refugees learn English, offered at its University of Maryland banner signing Tuesday outside McKeldin Library. Terps for New Horizons is only two weeks old. Every Saturday, they hold weekly workshops for refugee families in the area surrounding the University … Continue reading Terps for New Horizons take first step of “Project Welcome” with banner signing