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.
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.
Foreign language studies are overlooked. A mandate would change that.
This university must make foreign language courses mandatory for students across campus — a move that would probably be a little controversial, but would make our student body more prepared for their futures.
UMD must work to improve the campus experience for MENA students
MENA students deserve a campus cultural center and better demographic data collecting
UMD must give Asian humanities students scholarships to achieve equity
Scholarships will give Asian students more opportunity to pursue different professions.
Background checks continue to submerge UMD in academic white privilege
The social context around criminalization should matter in this university's hiring policies.
UMD GSG passes resolutions addressing financial and academic issues
The meeting also covered topics regarding diversity and inclusion.
UMD President Pines calls for more research achievements at State of the Campus address
The university president also provided an update on diversity and inclusion initiative TerrapinStrong.
UMD historic preservation program welcomes first woman of color as assistant professor
Michelle Magalong's work focuses on studying sites for preservation with a focus on underserved communities. She's set to start her new position in fall 2022.
We Skate at UMD promotes inclusivity, empowerment of women and LGBTQ+ skaters
The group, which launched in April 2021, welcomes both rollerbladers and skateboarders of all levels to lessons and group skate sessions.