Tag: campus diversity

South Asian students deserve more than a Diwali FaceTime

While my family lit diyas and gathered around for prayer, I had to FaceTime them from the desk in my dorm. It was a stark reminder that not all traditions receive the same recognition on campus.

Srijani Chakraborty
November 17, 2025

UMD must expand history and politics courses on South Asia

This university needs to embrace South Asian history and culture in its curriculum. The less it does, the more we are left behind.

Jahnavi Kirkire
April 3, 2025

UMD sees about 26% increase in Black faculty from 2021 to 2023

Several university community members commended this increase in Black faculty and highlighted the need for inclusive hiring and retention processes.

Natalie Weger
April 11, 2024

UMD administration, students hope to maintain campus diversity post-affirmative action

This university now considers 24 factors for admissions and removed the consideration for race and ethnicity, university president Darryll Pines said.

Natalie Weger
February 26, 2024