“I just want an opportunity to stay above water”: UMD employees are calling for raises
Union workers can now negotiate with university administration.
Following slew of hate bias incidents, UMD adds new diversity programs, incident log
Sign-ups are open online for the six new hate bias prevention trainings.
UMD group is creating a video series to combat school’s “abysmal” diversity messaging
The Black Faculty and Staff Association is frustrated that a review of campus diversity hasn’t been released.
UMD stands by “safe space” group for white students to discuss race, despite pushback
The group’s name, White Awake, might be changed.
UMD student is on the Frederick Board of Ed ballot after big endorsement
He’s backed by the county teachers’ association.
UMD to dedicate spots in press boxes and Knight Hall to Capital Gazette victims
Three of the five people killed at the newspaper had ties to UMD.
UMD moved the First Look Fair to Yom Kippur. After student outcry, it’s been moved again.
The fair will only be one day long this year, though.
UMD’s Title IX office brought on two new staffers this week
The office’s deputy director and two other staffers plan to leave before Oct. 2.
UMD will launch a $3 million center for grad students to study sustainability
The program aims to recruit women and minorities.
On anniversary of 9/11, UMD public health school dean recounts ground zero experience
Boris Lushniak worked to make sure first responders were protected from health risks following the attacks.