Author: Rumaysa Drissi
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UMD students provide healthcare to rural communities in Uzbekistan
Several Muslim students at the University of Maryland participated in a two-week medical outreach internship and provided healthcare services to rural communities in Uzbekistan from Jan. 6 to Jan. 20, 2026 through a partnership with the program Volunteers Around the World (VAW) Global Health Alliance. The seven students worked alongside healthcare professionals to offer medical…
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Abdun Matin launches campaign for State Delegate representing District 9B, Howard County
Abdun Matin, a licensed mental health therapist, joined the Democratic primary for District 9B State Delegate, running against incumbent candidate Courtney Watson. His campaign is centered on supporting workers’ rights, immigrant protection, and divestment from human rights violations and environmental destruction. Matin worked in charity and community service for over a decade, serving as…
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Mlih Cafe brings Algerian culture to DMV, one matcha at a time
As Algerian flavors meet matcha and American dishes get a new spin, North African culture makes its way into the DMV: siblings Fatima and Mohamed Benmansour co-founded Mlih Cafe, the DMV’s first Algerian fusion pop-up cart, in October 2025. “To keep things authentic but familiar, we put a fusion twist on our treats, blending flavors…
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UMD PSA monthly “Chai on the Mall” events raise money for nonprofit hospitals in Pakistan
On the first Friday of each month in front of Edward St. John’s Building, the University of Maryland’s Pakistani Student Association (PSA) held events called “Chai on the Mall” where the club sells a variety of different traditional chai in collaboration with the Indus Hospital and Health Network in Pakistan. The Indus Hospital and Health…
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Sudan roundtable event raises awareness about war, genocide
NoirUnited International, a 501(c)(3) global development organization focused on mobilizing the African diaspora, hosted a Sudan Roundtable in collaboration with multiple student organizations, including Sudanese Student Association, African Student Association, African Students United for Progress, Students for Justice in Palestine, and Helping Hand for Relief and Development on Thursday, Nov. 6. The roundtable featured a…
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