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‘Do Good’ Challenge winner takes home share of $40,000 prize

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

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An Evening with Elaine Kamarck Emphasizes the Threat of Misinformation

By Rebecca Parnass Elaine Kamarck, who has a doctorate in political science, visited the Institute for Public Leadership (IPL) at the University of Maryland Wednesday night to discuss her new book, “Lies That Kill: A Citizen’s Guide to Disinformation.” The IPL at UMD’s School of Public Policy is hosting an ongoing Election Speaker Series focused on the impact of government in the current day.  “This … Continue reading An Evening with Elaine Kamarck Emphasizes the Threat of Misinformation

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UMD names building after former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall

By Marissa Yelenik The University of Maryland School of Public Policy building was named after civil rights lawyer and former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall almost a century after he was denied admission to the university. The change was made official in a ceremony on Tuesday — the last day of Black History Month. The building’s new name, Thurgood Marshall Hall, was announced in an … Continue reading UMD names building after former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall

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New School of Public Policy construction causes commuting inconveniences for students

By Kassidy McDonald In October 2019, the University of Maryland broke ground on construction of the new School of Public Policy, a 70,000-square-foot project, which will be completed in 2022.  The new building will accommodate the growing number of public policy students at this university and become an important resource to faculty, staff and students. According to the School of Public Policy’s website, undergraduate students … Continue reading New School of Public Policy construction causes commuting inconveniences for students

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Philanthropist and professor shares three decades of insight in new book

By David DeWeaver In the summer of 1990, before “self-care” became a catchphrase, 22-year-old Alex Counts saw first-hand what burnout looked like. He was in Washington, D.C. working as the legislative director for an anti-hunger advocacy nonprofit called RESULTS. It was, in his words, “a preposterously senior role” for someone who’d just graduated from college the year prior. So it made sense that on a … Continue reading Philanthropist and professor shares three decades of insight in new book

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Panelists confront issues of trafficking and forced labor

By Ambriah Underwood Trafficking is an issue that can affect anyone, anywhere, said a panelist on May 3 at the University of Maryland during a discussion about how forced labor and trafficking currently take shape. The Saul I. Stern Professorship of Civic Engagement hosted its annual symposium, “Hidden in Plain Sight: Emerging Labor Policy Issues,” where guest speakers talked about trafficking on a local and … Continue reading Panelists confront issues of trafficking and forced labor

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UMD releases its first ever journal of public policy

Jess Feldman The School of Public Policy released its first and only public policy journal, titled the University of Maryland Public Policy Review, on March 29. The founders and co-editors of the journal, Dan Meier and Connor McHale, hosted a release celebration with graduate students and faculty at the School of Public Policy to celebrate their accomplishment. About 30 people came out to support Meier and McHale … Continue reading UMD releases its first ever journal of public policy

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Renowned scientist John Holdren visits School of Public Policy

by Cody Branchaw John Holdren, the former assistant to President Barack Obama for science and technology, visited the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy Monday. He spoke to students about the history of science and technology within the government and what the future holds for researchers and scientists over the next few years. Holdren is renowned as one of the most respected scientists in the … Continue reading Renowned scientist John Holdren visits School of Public Policy

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