UMD alumna Katie Bedingfield remembered for kindness, devotion to community
Bedingfield died on July 10 after battling a brain tumor for three years.
‘SNAPPED’: Before and after a UMD alumna’s breaking point in Greek life
Lucy Taylor made a podcast exploring her trauma from Greek life. Now, she’s preparing for a second season.
National Panhellenic Conference opts out of holding a vote on allowing nonbinary members
Some Panhellenic Association chapters at this university allow nonbinary students to join.
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.