By Michael Murphy
University of Maryland student entrepreneurs earned over $170,000 Wednesday competing in the 11th annual Pitch Dingman Competition. Continue reading UMD Pitch Dingman Competition provide student entrepreneurs with a real-world stage
By Rory Cahill
The 20th annual Povich Symposium focused on soccer for the first time, inviting major figures from across the world to discuss the past, present and future of the sport. Continue reading Merrill College Povich Symposium examines the state of soccer in the U.S.
By Lena LaJoy
The Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center sponsored the American Red Cross for the fourth blood drive of the year on Tuesday. Continue reading UMD partners with Red Cross to host blood drive
By Charlotte Ormond The winner of the 2025 Do Good Challenge, a 13-year-long tradition at the University of Maryland, was announced Tuesday, after all six teams presented their final pitches to a live panel of judges at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. The Do Good Institute, a program within the School of Public Policy, hosts the challenge to connect students with opportunities to serve … Continue reading ‘Do Good’ Challenge winner takes home share of $40,000 prize
By Charlotte Ormond Excitement filled the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center Monday night as the aroma of delicious food drifted through the air. NBC’s “Today” personality Joy Bauer captivated a crowd of students and alumni with her cooking demonstration, interactive game show, impromptu “foodie” singalong and extensive nutrition and wellness advice. Maryland football head coach Mike Locksley and Boris Lushniak, the dean of the School … Continue reading Nutritionist Joy Bauer returns to her alma mater to share health and wellness advice
By Alex Burke The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism held its 19th annual Povich Symposium Tuesday at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. This year’s topic was “The Year of Women’s Sports,” and celebrated a transformative year for women in professional sports. The symposium featured two panels. The first, “Changing the Business of Women’s … Continue reading ‘The Year of Women’s Sports’: 19th Annual Povich Symposium Explores How the Game is Changing
By Alex Burke The University of Maryland Alumni Association hosted a conversation Tuesday featuring trailblazing journalist and alumna Connie Chung. As the first Asian American and second woman to anchor an evening news program, she shared her accomplishments in journalism, shared her life story and promoted her new book, “Connie: A Memoir.” The event was held in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, and UMD … Continue reading In the Spotlight: Connie Chung speaks to Merrill College students and alumni
By Samantha Cohen The University of Maryland’s Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) held a Professional Clothing Swap event on Friday in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. Students exchanged their own professional clothing to access other donated pieces. SALC serves as the student branch of the Alumni Association with the goal of creating connections between students and alumni, said Kaitlyn Zhou, a junior family science … Continue reading UMD’s SALC hosts professional clothing swap event
By Devin Rank There was a mad rush to secure COVID-19 vaccine appointments when the University of Maryland Health Center announced limited slots on April 8. Now, students who received vaccines on campus at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center are preparing for their second doses. The second round of health center vaccines will take place for some students from April 29 to 30 and … Continue reading ‘Doing my part’: vaccinated UMD students optimistic after their first shots
By Nick Albicocco With dozens of asteroid scientists in Washington DC this week for the semi-annual IAA Planetary Defense Conference, the university invited scientist and television personality Bill Nye, NASA chief scientist Jim Green and a panel of asteroid scientists to discuss the risk of asteroid impact and possible mitigation strategies. The event, titled “Bill Nye and friends vs. The Asteroids,” was held on the … Continue reading Bill Nye and NASA’s chief scientist talk asteroids
