UMD professor to co-lead project to diversify math departments at universities Mathematics departments have a history of teaching only a narrow demographic, Scott Wolpert said. Fiona Roy September 18, 2023
New LGBTQ+ Equity Center director to focus on fostering community Oliveira began the position this summer after the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion office conducted a yearlong search for a new director. The center’s former acting director, Shige Sakurai, resigned in 2022. Natalie Weger August 31, 2023
The courts didn’t kill Affirmative Action. A more nuanced approach will sustain it. Don’t mourn affirmative action. Diversity in colleges will thrive without checkboxes. Jessica Ye July 11, 2023
UMD to offer new anti-Black racism minor in fall In the minor, students can take classes to understand discriminatory policies in different settings and then challenge these policies in a capstone. Natalie Weger May 12, 2023
UMD SGA executive candidates emphasize student well-being, sustainability in debate Both presidential candidates discussed how they would address diversity, equity and inclusion issues at this university. Sasha Allen April 21, 2023
UMD’s Computer Science Department must hire and enroll more women Maryland will not have a top-tier Computer Science program until it adds more women. Dhruvak Mirani September 13, 2022
UMD SGA talks diversity, equity and inclusion tactics for future meetings, daily life The SGA also condemned the Department of Transportation's increase of mandatory shuttle-bus fees. Parker Leipzig February 24, 2022
It’s possible to be the best dressed on Halloween without offending anyone Costume companies need stronger diversity, equity and inclusion teams to prevent the production of offensive costumes. Lei Danielle Escobal October 27, 2021