“Lights Off at 8 pm” explores themes of memory in Stamp Gallery exhibition

By Sophia Yodice
The University of Maryland’s Stamp Gallery hosted a reception on Monday to introduce “Lights Off at 8 pm,” a diverse group exhibition featuring artists who approach memory as inherently fluid and emotional. Continue reading “Lights Off at 8 pm” explores themes of memory in Stamp Gallery exhibition

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By Andrew Mollenauer Photo by Andrew Mollenauer SPOTLIGHT:  Merrill Alumna’s Passion For Journalism Lives On In Her Career Teaching High School English After earning two degrees in preparation for her teaching career, Ayesha Ahmad took a detour through the graduate program at University of Maryland’s Merrill College of Journalism.  Now a high school English teacher at Sandy Spring Friends School in Montgomery County, Ahmad taught elementary … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF

UMD’s class of 2025 shares parting thoughts, reflecting on college experience

By Tahlia Williams As the University of Maryland’s class of 2025 prepares to walk across the graduation stage, many seniors are reflecting on the highs, lows, and transformative experiences that shaped their college experiences. From navigating a freshman year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to discovering their passions and communities across campus, seniors are taking a moment to look back with pride, gratitude and anticipation … Continue reading UMD’s class of 2025 shares parting thoughts, reflecting on college experience

Where art meets Earth: UMD’s ENST Earth Day event brings creative energy to environmental action

By Alex BurkeThe University of Maryland Department of Environmental Science and Technology celebrated Earth Day during its “Intersecting the Environment and Art” presentation at the Animal Sciences and Agricultural Engineering Building on Tuesday.  The event brought together professors, artists and museum professionals to explore the often-overlooked relationship between environmental responsibility and artistic and institutional practices.  Artwork and behind-the-scenes practices from the Baltimore Museum of Art … Continue reading Where art meets Earth: UMD’s ENST Earth Day event brings creative energy to environmental action