UMD community reflects on being named nation’s most LGBTQ+-friendly college
The rankings measured how LGBTQ+-friendly colleges are based on academic quality, affordability and the Campus Pride Index.
New LGBTQ+ Equity Center director to focus on fostering community
Oliveira began the position this summer after the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion office conducted a yearlong search for a new director. The center’s former acting director, Shige Sakurai, resigned in 2022.
PGCPS community welcomes new superintendent’s experience, fresh ideas
Millard House II has more than 25 years of experience in the education and nonprofit sectors.
UMPD investigating multiple hate bias incidents in La Plata Hall
These incidents are among several other anti-Black racism incidents that have recently been reported to the university’s diversity and inclusion office.
UMD to offer new anti-Black racism minor in fall
In the minor, students can take classes to understand discriminatory policies in different settings and then challenge these policies in a capstone.
Here’s a look at the bills UMD RHA passed this year
RHA passed several bills this semester to promote student support and sustainability on campus.
Two Maryland AFSCME union councils to merge, represent 45K workers
The unification began in April after the AFSCME International Union and executive boards of Council 3 and Council 67 voted in its favor.
UMD shuttle bus hits pedestrian outside Wicomico Hall
The pedestrian was transported to a local trauma center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
UMD students voice concerns about on-campus room selection process
The Department of Resident Life conducted room selection during late March and early April.
UMD student workers’ groups rally to raise minimum wage, secure the right to unionize
The University of Maryland’s chapter of United Students Against Sweatshops Friday held a rally on McKeldin Mall to advocate for a $22.65 per hour minimum wage for this university’s employees.