APIDA Heritage Month brings UMD’s Asian American communities into the spotlight
The theme for this year's month of events is "The Rest of Us."
Discussing racism from the global lens will help us address the issue at home
Racism is an international issue. It’s time we present it as one.
Diversity in the newsroom at all levels means fewer neglected stories
BIPOC voices in the newsroom should be a consistent pattern, not the exception.
Students, faculty reflect on changes to diversity general education requirements
Under the changes, the diversity general education categories will be renamed and some coursework will pay more explicit attention to racism.
UMD student builds platform to celebrate Black womxn in STEM
Bryana Rowley's Black STEMpowerment platform amplifies voices of Black womxn and offers a unique sense of community.
UMD students, faculty react to Supreme Court affirmative action cases
The Supreme Court agreed to hear two affirmative action cases on Jan. 24.
Biden needs to look beyond the Ivy League for the next Supreme Court justice
Brilliance exists outside Ivy League schools. The Supreme Court needs to recognize it.
UMD, two other state schools get $3 million grant to increase campus leadership diversity
The universities hope to create a pipeline for underrepresented groups to reach leadership positions.
UMD’s quest for educational prestige should not come at the cost of racial diversity
Racial diversity, not acceptance rate, should be administration’s focus.
UMD American studies professor discusses impact of white supremacy on society
Professor Wong's research was presented as part of a series on race, equity and justice