By Jess Daninhirsch '26Maryland-in-Copenhagen, Fall 2024

A childhood moment of curiosity led one UMD student across the world—and taught her the power of embracing the unexpected. Read Mia's story, in her own words.

Junbin Yang (he/him) is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Kinesiology’s Physical Cultural Studies program. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, he began his academic journey studying sociology before a personal experience with leg surgery and rehabilitation led him to also study sport management.

“True learning comes from being brave enough to try new things on your own, while being safe and prepared as you do so.” | Zoe Jones, UMD-Spring Break: United Kingdom

By School of Public Health StaffVARANASI, India – Outside the ancient city of Varanasi in northern India, UMD undergraduate Zoe Baber ‘27 co-leads a workshop with middle school students at the Vidyashram-South Point School on a book they created telling the story of “Esha” (or E.coli), how it spreads in water and what actions can prevent it.