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Building on Black leadership in higher education | READER COMMENTARY

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Black History Month is a celebration of the moment we are living in with a clear-eyed view of the groundbreaking paths that were paved by others. From my position of leadership at a top public research university in the world, I hold in my sightline the leaders who came first. As the first Black chancellor of the University of Maryland, John Brooks Slaughter endured the … [Read more...] about Building on Black leadership in higher education | READER COMMENTARY

Maryland men’s basketball can’t overcome familiar struggles in loss to Northwestern | TAKEAWAYS

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Maryland’s head-scratching 68-61 loss to Northwestern on Wednesday night seemingly evaporated its already slim hopes of an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. That leaves only a chance for a magical run in the Big Ten Conference Tournament to sniff a shot at a ticket punched via automatic bid. The Terps might be able to lighten that load if they can win their final two … [Read more...] about Maryland men’s basketball can’t overcome familiar struggles in loss to Northwestern | TAKEAWAYS

Struggling with your mental health this winter? Try garden therapy.

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In February, many gardeners are steeped in new seed catalogs and plans for indoor starters. In a way, it has always felt like my focus on the next gardening cycle helps me handle the darker and colder months of winter. Gardens are a space for slowing down, especially in winter. The slower pace of being in a garden or outdoor space during colder months allows our nervous systems … [Read more...] about Struggling with your mental health this winter? Try garden therapy.

Former Ravens CB Gary Baxter On Launching The Energy And Poverty Awareness Center

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After seeing the devastating impact of Winter Storm Uri, which left Texans without power for as many as seven days, former Ravens CB Gary Baxter launched the Energy and Poverty Awareness Center to provide reliable and affordable energy options for minority communities. The post Former Ravens CB Gary Baxter On Launching The Energy And Poverty Awareness Center appeared first on … [Read more...] about Former Ravens CB Gary Baxter On Launching The Energy And Poverty Awareness Center