UMD plans to include “X” as nonbinary gender mark option in IT system
The mark will be implemented by 2026.
How language instructors are creating a gender-inclusive Hebrew
The gendered language can cause issues for nonbinary and genderqueer speakers.
UMPD investigates reported LGBTQ+ hate incident in La Plata Hall
The incident occurred on the Saturday before classes began.
Candidate for Bias Incident Support Services head talks transparency, cultural humility
Dr. Van Bailey currently serves as assistant dean and director of diversity and inclusion at George Mason University.
“A huge part of my life”: UMD students plan alternative Pride celebrations
Students are still looking for ways to celebrate Pride come June.
“Not surprised”: UMD students, faculty say xenophobic remarks increased amid coronavirus
“Just be kind to each other and check your assumptions at the door,” one student said.
Second part of UMD Black History Month talk focuses on self-advocacy, intersectionality
MICA and this university’s diversity and inclusion office ran the event series.
UMD student creates club to address health disparities in the LGBT community
National surveys indicate members of the LGBTQ+ community experience greater rates of physical, sexual and mental health issues.
Fulbright scholar talks gender nonconformity violence, politics and soccer in Brazil
Brazil is considered the most dangerous country for transgender people in the world.
Local professionals talk about HIV, personal experiences at MICA-hosted panel
"We like people to know that living with HIV doesn’t mean dying with AIDS."