New diversity and inclusion assistant vice president emphasizes importance of student voice
Chang said her main objective this year is to learn about the culture surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion at this university.
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.
Finalists for UMD diversity and inclusion assistant vice president role share priorities
The person selected for the position will report to Georgina Dodge, the university’s diversity and inclusion vice president.
Finalist for UMD’s ADA coordinator wants to create spaces for students with disabilities
Lauren Evens is one of two finalists for the position.
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.
UMD revises policy for sexual misconduct investigations as federal regulations take effect
Community members have openly opposed the new regulations.
UMD to fill Bias Incident Support Services program director position amid hiring freeze
Neijma Celestine-Donnor left the position July 31.
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.
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.
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.