Colleges and universities

The diamondback terrapin has grown to become synonymous with College Park and the Maryland University system, but where did Testudo come from? From kidnappings and fires to student traditions and zoological research, learn about the lively history of Maryland's favorite bronzed turtle.

Against the backdrop of the city, Gallaudet University students, faculty, and alumni transformed their campus protest into a national fight for civil rights, refusing to accept anything less than a “Deaf President Now.”