Finalist for UMD’s ADA coordinator wants to create spaces for students with disabilities Lauren Evens is one of two finalists for the position. Khushboo Rathore May 28, 2021
UMD’s search for assistant VP for diversity and inclusion is paused In 2019, the university’s diversity and inclusion vice president announced she would be looking to fill the position. Eric Neugeboren February 25, 2021
UMD revises policy for sexual misconduct investigations as federal regulations take effect Community members have openly opposed the new regulations. Eric Neugeboren August 14, 2020
UMD to fill Bias Incident Support Services program director position amid hiring freeze Neijma Celestine-Donnor left the position July 31. Angela Roberts August 4, 2020
At town hall, UMD black community members vent anger after George Floyd’s death The Nyumburu Cultural Center and Black Faculty and Staff Association led the event. Angela Roberts June 5, 2020
UMD needs to act on its commitment to the black community OUR VIEW: This editorial board stands with the black community and with those protesting systemic racism. Diamondback Editorial Board June 2, 2020
Tension persists between Nyumburu Cultural Center and UMD’s diversity VP Diversity VP Georgina Dodge promised last semester to create an advisory board for the center, but hasn't yet. Jillian Atelsek February 17, 2020
At Nyumburu, black UMD students again voice feelings of disconnect with diversity VP It was the second time Georgina Dodge visited the center in four days. Arya Hodjat December 10, 2019
At emotional forum, black students and staff criticize UMD’s diversity and inclusion VP The vice president has made changes to the Nyumburu Cultural Center, a hub of black student life. Jillian Atelsek December 6, 2019
UMD SGA votes to support new Title IX office reporting structure The body voted 18-0 on the bill, with two abstentions. Amanda Hernández October 31, 2019