“We have heard our community”: UMPD discusses decision to divest from 1033 program
New UMD President Darryll Pines announced the divestment on July 1.
Incoming President Pines emphasizes solidarity amid COVID-19 and anti-racism protests
Pines will take over as president on July 1.
Supreme Court rules against Trump’s plans to undo DACA, protecting 120 UMD Dreamers
UMD President Wallace Loh urged the passage of the American Dream and Promise Act.
It doesn’t matter if ‘defund the police’ is politically wise
Don’t ask whether ‘defund the police’ will hurt Democratic politicians.
UMD professors discuss racism on campus, consider policing reform at town hall
“Stop writing statements and sending out ‘thoughts and prayers,’” one asked of the university.
UMD professor Jonathan England remembered as loving father, fierce ally to black community
He continued to speak out against racism up until his death.
Seven books to add to your anti-racist reading list that UMD students can access for free
McKeldin Library hosts a collection of e-books that students can read at no cost.
White people need to be listening to black activists, not talking over them
It's time for white people to start talking less and listening more.
College Park church holds vigil to unite community in wake of nationwide protests
150 community members attended the event.
UMD to offer leave Monday to employees who wish to take time to mourn George Floyd
George Floyd was remembered Thursday at a Minneapolis memorial service.