Maryland lawmakers unveil plans to support laid-off federal workers
The state released websites where laid-off federal workers can apply for multiple state job openings with a single application.
UMD tightens hiring guidelines amid Maryland budget deficit
The measures come as Maryland faces a $2.7 billion deficit. Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposal includes $111 million in budget cuts to the University System of Maryland.
Background checks continue to submerge UMD in academic white privilege
The social context around criminalization should matter in this university's hiring policies.
After the pandemic ends, workers cannot afford a ‘return to normal’
COVID-19 has sucked for workers. It’s imperative that we learn from the hardship.
UMD’s Intentional Life Lab aims to help students explore who they are beyond academics
The lab hopes to allow students to build up a "muscle of self-awareness" and live more intentionally.
Maryland football coach Mike Locksley forms minority coaching coalition
The group seeks to diversify the collegiate and professional coaching ranks.
UMD orders hiring freeze to offset losses from coronavirus closures
The school will lose millions as a result of pandemic.
The new Testudo site will be open 24/7 — but it won’t be online for at least 5 more years
UMD is considering two vendors — Oracle and Workday — to replace Testudo.
One person manages most of UMD’s hate bias response, but another staffer is on the way
They're expected to begin "sometime during the spring."