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.
UMD students help raise over $60K for coronavirus relief through Makin’ Lemonade Fund
According to Ben Putzer, the initiative’s director of college operations, students at the University of Maryland have raised more than any other college campus involved.
UMD student groups reflect on abrupt cancellations brought on by coronavirus
The move to an online semester means students will lose out on events, competitions and traditions.
Terp Thon is a good cause, but it should operate differently
Money is good, but action is better — Terp Thon needs a change.
The Clothesline Project on Hornbake Plaza honors sexual assault survivors
CARE to Stop Violence transformed the area into a safe escape for victims.
UMD students mobilized to vote in College Park after “unruly social gatherings” ordinance
UMD's SGA estimates that around 100 members of Greek life have registered to vote locally after the council voted unanimously in favor of the controversial ordinance in September.