May 11, 2018
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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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January 3, 2013
Comments Off on Craig A. Thompson: Poverty a trigger for gun violence
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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November 22, 2012
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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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November 1, 2012
Comments Off on Craig A. Thompson: Discussion of race, education moves to highest level
The Supreme Court is considering a case that could change the landscape of higher education for years to come.
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September 27, 2012
Comments Off on Craig A. Thompson: So you clicked ‘like,’ but then what?
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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July 26, 2012
Comments Off on Craig A. Thompson: Producing more minority professionals
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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June 28, 2012
Comments Off on Craig A. Thompson: Bullying deserves our attention and action
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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May 31, 2012
Comments Off on Craig A. Thompson: After trials, let’s focus on voter turnout
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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April 26, 2012
Comments Off on Craig A. Thompson – The Hrabowski factor: changing the world
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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March 29, 2012
Comments Off on Craig A. Thompson: Trayvon tragedy offers opportunity for change
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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