Tag: umd
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UMD’s Arabic students search for new opportunities after Flagship program closure
By Timnit Rwakaara Since 2007, the University of Maryland at College Park has hosted an Arabic Flagship program, a federally funded initiative for students in the Arabic major or minor to gain advanced proficiency in the language. But starting Fall 2025, the program was no longer offered at UMD, leaving many students wondering what direction…
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UMD club hosts IDF soldiers event, raising concerns about student safety
Three soldiers from Israel’s military who fought in Gaza during the ongoing genocide were on UMD’s campus at an event held by student organization Students Supporting Israel (SSI) in Jimenez Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The event was intended for the soldiers — Ariel Levy, Daniel Shalom, and Avigayil Atlas — to share their “powerful…
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From midterms to runway: UMD student’s crochet business goes viral
A sea of vibrant hijabs filled Howard University’s Blackburn Ballroom. All eyes were fixed on the runway, where models wore flowy modest clothing, including colorful crochet pieces designed by University of Maryland student Sarrah Ewing. Ewing first learned to crochet at 10-years-old after being introduced to the craft by her mother. Now, she owns Stardust Stitchez,…
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Local small business owners compete in ‘Pull Up & Pitch’ event
Dozens of small business owners came to the University of Maryland’s Stamp Student Union on Saturday to deliver 60-second pitches at Black Girl Ventures’ “Pull Up & Pitch” event, where they competed for thousands of dollars for support of their ideas. The event, which is held at venues across the country and has partnerships with…
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UMD opens Unity Center, a space fostering inclusion and diversity
The University of Maryland opened the Unity Center earlier this month as a space designed to foster diversity and create an environment centered around inclusion and belonging across communities. Located in the Cole Field House, the Unity Center is a representation of years of student advocacy and collaboration with the university. According to the UMD…
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