World Languages & Cultures

A dancer in traditional attire with face paint holds a decorative dragon puppet.

Making the dragon

Alivia Lor puts personal spin on traditional dance to inspire connection with Hmong heritage among her peers.

A student wearing a UMD t-shirt lifts a shovelful of compost into the air.

Fields of study

UMD students put boots on the ground to better understand the natural environment.

Aerial view of campus with fall colors

Meal kits for Hillside

Cultural Entrepreneurship program fosters community through affordable, accessible meal kits