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."