UMD cannot trade equity for appeasement
For now, the change at the University of Maryland is largely symbolic. But symbols exist for a reason.
‘Conceding to the pressures’: UMD students criticize DEI office’s renaming
The office changed its name on Aug. 7 from Office of Diversity and Inclusion to Belonging & Community at UMD.
Take a look at how USM operates, influences UMD
The University System of Maryland, formed in 1988, is made up of 12 public universities, three regional higher education centers and a system office.
UMD RHA bills passed include student voter registration, accessibility resolutions
Outgoing RHA vice president Michelle Ameyaw said although there have been less bills passed this year than last, the smaller number shows the intention.
El RHA de UMD aprueba una resolución que reafirma la DEI, el compromiso de sostenibilidad
La resolución reitera los valores y la política preexistentes relacionados a la inclusión y la sostenibilidad, pero no cambiará ninguna operación actual de RHA.
UMD leaders, students hope to continue DEI efforts despite Trump administration threats
The Trump administration threatened to revoke federal funding for schools and universities if they do not eliminate diversity initiatives within two weeks.
UMD RHA passes resolution reaffirming DEI, sustainability commitment
The resolution reasserts pre-existing values and policy related to inclusivity and sustainability, but will not effectively change any current RHA operations.
Our leaders need to prioritize empathy over division
Leaders who offer tangible support and believable promises have a powerful effect on a collective community as a critical step for recovery: acknowledgment.
UMD higher education experts brace for impacts of incoming Trump administration
Higher education experts at this university expressed concern for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses and potential cuts to federal funding for research and student aid.
New diversity and inclusion assistant vice president emphasizes importance of student voice
Chang said her main objective this year is to learn about the culture surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion at this university.