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UNWIND Magazine Returns to Highlight Media Scholars, Campus Life at UMD

COLLEGE PARK, MD – After a hiatus driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, UNWIND Magazine is back with a pilot issue that showcases the talent of University of Maryland (UMD) Media, Self and Society (Media) Scholars and offers a fresh perspective on life on and around campus. Written and produced by students, the relaunched UNWIND brings a new look and lively content that dives into the heart of the Terp experience.The pilot issue features a diverse range of stories and visuals, including:

Pair of Scholars Advance to Do Good Challenge Finals

Anticipation continues to build as 2025 Do Good Challenge finalists prepare to take to the stage in the annual pitch competition for a share of more than $40,000 in prizes. On Tuesday, April 22, the finalists will share more about their work and impact with an audience of hundreds and a panel of expert judges. The teams were selected from groups and organizations across campus that are tackling issues ranging from providing health education to reducing health disparities around the world to educating low-income youth on how to become entrepreneurs. This is the 13th annual Do Good Challenge hosted by the Do Good Institute, based in the School of Public Policy.

April 26, 2025

Arts Fest 2025

Join us for Arts Fest, an annual exhibition showcasing the capstone projects of Arts Scholars sophomores!

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Meet Maryland's Unofficial Mascots

Testudo reigns as the University of Maryland’s ultimate mascot—that’s undisputed. But across campus, other animals represent their units in a more intimate, informal capacity.Learn more about Environment, Technology and Economy's (ETE) unofficial mascot, Fiona The Brave Knight, and her relationship with the program. “Students miss their pets at home," said Tim Knight, ETE program director.

‘Reclaiming Roots’ panel highlights stories of land, culture and community

The Environment, Technology and Economy program hosted its annual “Reclaiming Roots” panel, spotlighting the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and other farmers of color in Maryland.This panel, co-hosted by held in the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, was co-sponsored by the Institute of Applied Agriculture and College Park Scholars programs Justice and Legal Thought; and Science, Technology and Society. 

Remembering Beth Pattison

Another of the Scholars founders has passed on. Beth Pattison, who was key to developing the College Park Scholars administrative infrastructure, died December 23, 2024. Beth served as an associate director in Scholars from 1994 until her retirement in 2003.

May 9, 2025

29th Annual Scholars Academic Showcase

A longstanding annual tradition of College Park Scholars, Academic Showcase is the largest exhibition of undergraduate student learning on the University of Maryland campus.

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Portrait of Joi Kenner

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Cambridge Community Queers & Allies

Cambridge Community Queers & Allies (CCQA) is a dialogue group focusing on the diverse experiences and needs of LGBTQ+ Scholars. Discussion topics include microaggressions, cultural appropriation, gender/race roles and balance on campus, hot topics in the news, and more. 

February 27, 2025

Reclaiming Roots

The panelists will explore issues of land tenure and discuss the experiences of BIPOC farmers in Maryland. We will hear from three local farmers and a member of the Piscataway Conoy tribe, one of only three Maryland State-Recognized Tribes.Panelists include: 

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