UMD’s IFC responded to harassment at Black History Month event. Some say it wasn’t enough.
Two incidents were reported to the university’s Office of Student Conduct and Bias Incident Support Services.
UMD’s PHA has not been able to sanction chapters for COVID-19 violations
PHA's executive board is attempting to use a clause in its current policies to leverage authority over COVID-19 violations.
Through education and awareness, Greek life is looking toward a more diverse future
Greek life is doing its best to overcome its unrepresentative past
UMD PHA sororities continue big/little traditions amid the pandemic
The tradition spans across many generations of bigs and littles.
Virtual sorority recruitment brought unexpected advantages for new members and recruiters
The virtual events meant hours on Zoom rather than traveling from house to house.
Sororities’ path to increased inclusion needs a radical change in recruitment
The Panhellenic Association's promises of inclusion are performative, not helpful, without actually challenging unconscious bias.
UMD PHA to implement changes to sorority recruitment this spring
Recruitment will be virtual, and initiatives have been introduced to promote financial transparency.
UMD Greek Life moves some recruitment, events to a virtual environment
Some fraternities hosted online recruitment events last week, including virtual football watch parties and video games.
Residents of UMD sorority house no longer quarantining after COVID-19 test mix-up
One Sigma Kappa member mistakenly received positive test results last week.
Residents in at least two UMD Greek life houses quarantining after positive COVID-19 cases
Three residents in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house have tested positive, according to a member.