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Cartoon character of a bill being hoisted into the air by a donkey hoof and elephant foot. Illustration by Jason Keisling.

Majority Party Rules? Maybe Not.

Portraits of five women interviewed by the researcher

“Their Stories Have Not Been Told”

Tackling a Toxic Practice in Thailand

Image of Frederick Douglas statue and other landmarks on the University of Maryland's campus. Photo by John T. Consoli

UMD Offers African-American History and Landmark Tours Throughout February

The Book Rescuer

Professor Tracks Progress of the Black Middle Class

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The Loosening of America

Gibran Chair Launches Site Showcasing Arab Women Pioneers

Climate Model Evaluation Ready for Next Level

Upcoming Events

Feb 22 Feb 22

NACS Seminar: Dr. Benjamin Greenwood

Feb 25 Feb 25

MPRC Seminar Series: Lloyd Grieger

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Byron Macfarlane, GVPT, ‘05

When he was the speaker of the legislature for the University of Maryland Student Government Association, Byron Macfarlane (’05 GVPT) had no idea he would soon become one of the youngest

Alexis Carpinteri (CCJS ‘93)

Ever since she was 10 years old, Alexis Carpinteri knew she wanted to work for the FBI.

Charles Mitchell GVPT MA ’84

Charley Mitchell (GVPT ’84) had always been interested in U.S.

Sagen Kidane SOCY/CCJS Senior

When Sagen Kidane was applying to colleges, she did not think she would end up ten minutes from her Prince George’s County home at the University of Maryland.

McAdams Leadership Award Recipient- Maggie Fritz, ENSP, Junior

Maggie Fritz, a junior environmental science and policy major with a concentration in politics and policy, received the Katherine McAdams Leadership Award at the College Park Scholars annual award

Pattison Award for Creativity Recipient- Megan McClure, PSYC, Junior

At the annual scholars award ceremony in September, junior psychology major Megan McClure received the Beth & John Pattison Award for Creativity for her work educating students at Prince George