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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

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UMD’s Farmer’s Market fosters community, serves as a midweek reset for students

By Deja Jones Tawes Plaza at the University of Maryland transforms into a lively hub of color, sound. and community as the farmer’s market comes to campus every Wednesday. Students pass through between classes, stopping to pick up a snack, sip on coffee, browse handmade jewelry or bring home a vibrant bundle of flowers or a potted plant.  It’s a break that offers more than … Continue reading UMD’s Farmer’s Market fosters community, serves as a midweek reset for students

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The David C. Driskell Center hosts ‘Deity of the Circle’ performance

By Aylin Aarhus Artists Bonita Oliver, Eli Berman and Armond Dorsey performed their piece, “Deity of the Circle,” at the University of Maryland’s David C. Driskell Center on Thursday, April 3. The 40-minute performance was inspired by the worship practices and musical traditions of African and Jewish diasporas, and featured both gospel music and Ashkenazi Jewish cantorial. “Our breath is our power,” Oliver said as … Continue reading The David C. Driskell Center hosts ‘Deity of the Circle’ performance

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By Andrew Mollenauer UMD Women Professors’ Transformative Research: University of Maryland professors Jenna Mueller, Andrea Chronis-Tuscano and Jennifer D. Roberts are making their presences felt in their respective fields despite enduring male-dominated culture in the professional world.  Mueller’s resolve in the bioengineering industry has paid off for her: She was recently recognized with the 2025 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) Society Awards.  “I’m very … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF

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Students react to new spring eats in College Park

By Natalia Hlasko With the weather warming up and the cherry blossoms beginning to bloom, students are heading outside to enjoy the sunshine and try new food spots in College Park.   In the last few months, the area has seen an upgrade in restaurants and coffee shops that are quickly becoming popular among students.  Three of these places include Compass Coffee, Chopt Creative Salad Co. … Continue reading Students react to new spring eats in College Park

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Maryland Basketball’s Historic March Madness Run Ends in Sweet 16, Students Reflect on Journey

By Tahlia Williams For the first time since 2016, University of Maryland basketball fans got to celebrate a historic March Madness run as both the men’s and women’s teams punched their tickets to the Sweet 16.  The excitement was noticeable across campus, and students still revel in the thrilling victories that sent the teams to the next round.  Jonathan Jancewicz, a sophomore journalism student, explained … Continue reading Maryland Basketball’s Historic March Madness Run Ends in Sweet 16, Students Reflect on Journey

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By Andrew Mollenauer Women and Inequality Book Talk: Dr. Tiffani Betts Razavi and Dr. Kate Seaman, both University of Maryland professors, led a virtual discussion about patriarchy’s impact on women as it relates to a new book they co-authored: “Women and Inequality in a Changing World: Exploring New Paradigms for Peace.” The book dissects the nuances of the continuity of such marginalization amid civic pushback … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF

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UMD Chaplain wins District 3 City Council seat

By Ashna Balroop University of Maryland chaplain Ray Ranker won the College Park City Council District 3 City Council seat, beating UMD student Gannon Sprinkle and Michael Meadow, a mechanical engineer in the U.S. Architect of the Capitol.  Results show Ranker secured 344 of the 512 votes cast in the election. Meadow won 99, and Sprinkle won 69, according to the City of College Park. … Continue reading UMD Chaplain wins District 3 City Council seat

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By Andrew Mollenauer Megan Piphus Peace A puppeteer well known for her role in the childhood classic “Sesame Street,” Megan Piphus Peace was a guest at the University of Maryland on Wednesday with the school’s college of theater, dance and performance studies.  The Cincinnati native split her time at the event performing and speaking. She delved into her childhood and how she honed her craft … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF

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By Andrew Mollenauer State of Campus Address In his State of the Campus address Thursday, University President Darryll Pines covered several topics, most notably payment delays for graduate teaching assistants.  But Pines wasn’t the only member of the university community to speak at the event. Harriet Goers, a PhD candidate studying government and politics, put into perspective the extent to which these delays are impacting … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF

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