Lakeland Community Heritage Project leaders teach city council about restorative justice They presented a virtual presentation to members at the Nov. 10 meeting. Clara Niel November 11, 2020
Some Black UMD students appreciate Pines’ actions, but others say he lacks urgency Some students want administration to be more proactive in preventing racism on campus. Emily Williams September 11, 2020
The case for prioritizing the COVID-19 vaccine based on race and ethnicity Who should be the first to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Kevin Hu July 13, 2020
College Park holds second virtual town hall to discuss police and community relations "I don't know if we can trust you at the end of the day,” one student said. Clara Niel July 1, 2020
Black Marylanders are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, state health dept. says Black residents made up nearly 50 percent of patients whose race was recorded. Matt McDonald April 9, 2020
With its only black tenured professor retiring, UMD’s public policy school faces pushback The search is on for a new hire, and all candidates who have visited campus so far are white. Angela Roberts March 2, 2020
Tension persists between Nyumburu Cultural Center and UMD’s diversity VP Diversity VP Georgina Dodge promised last semester to create an advisory board for the center, but hasn't yet. Jillian Atelsek February 17, 2020
At emotional forum, black students and staff criticize UMD’s diversity and inclusion VP The vice president has made changes to the Nyumburu Cultural Center, a hub of black student life. Jillian Atelsek December 6, 2019
After she was pulled from a space expedition, UMD alumna talks moving forward NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps hopes to finish her mission and get to space in a couple years. Alexander Dacy November 26, 2019
UMD RHA shouldn’t invite UMPD into dorms Forcing students to be around police won't improve relationships. Ray Newby October 31, 2019