The University of Maryland, College Park launched a public fundraising campaign Friday it hopes will raise $1.5 billion for endowed faculty, capital projects, scholarships and new programs.

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As we continue to mourn the unthinkable loss of innocent lives over the last few weeks, several important conversations have taken place surrounding our nation’s gun laws. Fierce (and sometimes angry) debates have taken place concerning the proper ways to respond to these senseless tragedies.

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In his final recorded speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a sermon that focused, among other things, on the importance of leadership.

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The Supreme Court is considering a case that could change the landscape of higher education for years to come.

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I recently engaged in a very healthy debate with a friend about the level of political and social engagement in years past compared with the level of involvement today.

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Several recent publications have highlighted the increasing importance of diversity in the workplace, with an emphasis on developing a stronger base of minorities in white-collar professions. Although balancing the corporate and legal landscape has been trending as a popular topic ...

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The recent deaths by suicide of students in Iowa, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and other places have placed the issue of bullying back in the public arena. State and local governments, schools and community groups have worked to create ...

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Both during and after the very public fraud and conspiracy trials of members of former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.’s campaign team, discussions surrounding voter suppression filled the airwaves and public domain. Radio show hosts railed against the notion that ...

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My friend and mentor Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski III was recently named by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the world. This recognition serves as a much-deserved tribute to the amazing efforts of Dr. Hrabowski ...

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The shooting of Trayvon Martin in Florida on Feb. 26 has captured the attention of countless people in the United States and abroad. Some have even compared the galvanizing power of the incident to the brutal murder of Emmett Till, ...

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