English, Spanish among 8 UMD majors with significant enrollment declines since 2012
Four undergraduate majors whose enrollment has halved in the last 10 years reside in this university’s arts and humanities college.
UMD fall freshman class sees increases in Black, Asian students
The number of Black or African American students increased 18 percent compared with last year’s class.
Education majors at UMD adapt to challenges, changing field during pandemic
The number of full time undergraduates enrolled in UMD’s College of Education grew about 8 percent between fall 2020 and fall 2021.
Hispanic freshman enrollment at UMD jumped to a four-year high this fall
There was also a small increase in the number of Black or African American freshmen enrolled.
If UMD wants a more diverse student body, it can’t mistreat service workers of color
Treating employees of color poorly discourages students of color from enrolling.
“Out here by ourselves”: Women aerospace majors are fighting to increase their numbers
In the most male-dominated college at the school, the aerospace program has the smallest share of women.
UMD students criticize Loh’s speech on the two-year anniversary of Richard Collins’ death
They took issue with how he spoke about Collins' death and declining African American freshman enrollment.