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Tue, 03/10/2026 - 12:00

This article was originally published in Maryland Today. Written by By Silvana Montañola M.A. ’23 

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 12:00

Professor Madlen Simon is one of 78 individuals who has been elevated to the 2026 American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows. This prestigious honor recognizes her extensive contributions to the advancement of the profession through teaching, and is the AIA’s highest distinction; less than 3% of AIA members hold the des

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 12:00

Left-handed or particularly tall students at the University of Maryland who’ve taken a class in Reckord Armory’s lecture hall know how tough it is to find a decent seat, thanks to its low ceiling clearance and right-handed fold-out desks.But for students who are hearing-impaired, use a wheelchair or manage another challenge, the dimly lit, World War II-era auditorium presents more than an inconvenience; it could make or break whether they can hear the professor, see the mathematical formula on the board, or arrive at their next class on time.

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 12:00

This article originally was published in Terp.AN AIRPORT’S MOVING walkway offers a window into the spectrum of human emotion in motion: the exhaustion of a mother placating her toddler with M&Ms; the collective fury over a canceled flight; the apathy brewing in a stagnant queue at Starbucks.

Fri, 12/19/2025 - 12:00

Abby Chi’s grandfather is such a fixture at his community pool that many of the children taking swim lessons alongside his daily laps know him by name: Mister Hi. But Mister Hi isn’t his actual name.“It’s because he always waves hi,” laughs Chi, who used the anecdote, and her tight-knit relationship with her two sets of grandparents, as inspiration for her thesis: An adaptive reuse project that’s one part wellness facility for seniors, one part daycare, creating intergenerational opportunities for connection, teaching and learning, and friendship. 

Fri, 12/19/2025 - 12:00

When a procession of red ants made a run at the communion chalice during a balmy Sunday morning mass, Reverend Lauren Bloom knew she had a problem. The outdoor amphitheatre at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Eastport, Md.—a cherished spot for community festivals, support groups, and outdoor worship—had always been harmonious with its natural backdrop, a peaceful pocket on the church property frequented by animals and insects. But time, the elements (and in this case, the ants) were threatening that divine coexistence.