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New hair salon in College Park Shopping Center puts diversity at the center of its mission

by Anna Hovey UMD alumna Regina Holbert always felt that College Park was missing a full-service salon for diverse hair types. So in January 2018, she began work on opening one of her own. This October, Hair + Space Blowdry Bar was born. The vision behind Hair + Space was to create a “a chic… beauty hub that caters to all women and prides itself … Continue reading New hair salon in College Park Shopping Center puts diversity at the center of its mission

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UMD Alternative Breaks program hosts interest fair for students

By Jamie Kerner University of Maryland Alternative Breaks (AB) hosted an interest fair on Sept. 27 for students who want service experiences during school breaks. AB is an on-campus program run through the University’s Leadership and Community Service Office. Its goal is to provide students with experiences working on social, political and economic issues in a specific community. The program runs during the winter, spring … Continue reading UMD Alternative Breaks program hosts interest fair for students

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Maryland ranked a “Best for Vets” campus

The University of Maryland was ranked the 60th “Best for Vets” college in the country by the Military Times for its commitment to students of service this month. UMD Veteran Student Life has created a family-oriented network on campus, contributing to its veteran-friendly environment. Referring to them as “non-traditional non-traditional” students, the department realizes that these vets come to UMD with a variety of life experiences. Therefore, … Continue reading Maryland ranked a “Best for Vets” campus

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