College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Moving Beyond ‘Getting Tough’
Amid Spiraling Violence, Criminologist Studies New Approaches to Gun Crime
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Student Art Evokes Frustration, Sorrow and Hope in a Nation of Guns
Seven Works Honored in Sadat Art for Justice and Peace Competition
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Unearthed Foundation, Artifacts Shed New Light on Harriet Tubman’s Early Life
Adjunct Professor Leads the Exploration of Newly Discovered Home at Hero Abolitionist’s Birthplace
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A Unique Mural for Children With Unique Communication Needs
Art, Hearing and Speech Sciences Departments Collaborate on LeFrak Hall Project
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Foundation of Newest National Park Laid by a Terp
Anthropologist Led Effort to Convince Congress to Recognize First African American-Founded Town
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120 Initiative Presents Pathway to Fewer Gun Deaths
University Research Consortium Co-led by Pines Releases Recommendations on Curbing Gun Violence
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Op/ed: Longer Prison Terms Won’t End Gun Violence in Baltimore
UMD Researcher Argues Proposed State Legislation Would Harm Communities Without Deterring Violent Crime
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UMD Conservation Criminologist to Study Plight of World’s Most-Trafficked Mammal
‘Operation Pangolin’ Research Team Aims to Protect Wildlife Threatened by Illicit Human Behavior
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A New Angle on Black Singles
Sociology Professor’s Book Offers Insight Into Lifestyles, Societal Constraints on Unpartnered Black Professionals
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A Side Effect of COVID Lockdowns: Less Violence in Middle East
UMD Researcher’s Study Tracked ISIS Attacks in Egypt, Iraq and Syria
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Seven Faculty Researchers Named AAAS Fellows
National Honor Recognizes Outstanding Scientific Contributions
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$1M NSF Grant to Help Researchers Unravel Illegal Opioid Market Operations
Study Aimed at Fentanyl and Other Drugs Could Also Shed Light on Human Smuggling, Wildlife Poaching
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