UMD community members brace for impacts of Trump orders on LGBTQ+ community
Some of Trump's orders called for restricting access to gender-affirming health care and eliminating of federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
UMD must offer a better support system for grieving students
The absence of a comprehensive student bereavement policy contrasts the university’s stated values of inclusivity and respect, especially given the disproportionate impact on students from marginalized communities.
UMD Spook ‘N Slay celebrates LGBTQ+ students’ costume creativity
UMD Pride Alliance hosted the second annual Spook n' Slay, inviting students to compete in a costume competition
UMD LGBTQ+ community members, allies gather for inaugural Big Queer Photo
This university’s LGBTQ+ Equity Center hosted the event to celebrate the center’s 25th anniversary and bring LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff together.
Trans UMD students say they struggled to find gender-inclusive housing
Multiple students said the four-person minimum for gender-inclusive housing adds unnecessary barriers to housing for LGBTQ+ students.
New LGBTQ+ book club provides space for queer representation in literature
The club reads books centering LGBTQ+ voices and hosted its first meeting last month.
UMD SGA offers positive outreach, gender-affirming resources to LGBTQ+ students
SGA members on the diversity, equity and inclusion committee wrote supportive letters, which LGBTQ+ students could pick up Friday.