Students, faculty reflect on changes to diversity general education requirements Under the changes, the diversity general education categories will be renamed and some coursework will pay more explicit attention to racism. Nene Narh-Mensah April 8, 2022
With pandemic exposing health disparities, Maryland launches health equity commission The commission will give advice on issues of racial, ethnic, cultural or socioeconomic health disparities. Auzinea Bacon October 28, 2021
This year’s SGA election ballot will include a question about Francis Scott Key The question will be on the ballot during SGA elections, which will take place next week. Sofia Garay April 15, 2021
“Know Your Rights” workshop discusses racial injustice and interactions with police The goal of the program was to educate young adults on their constitutional rights and how to handle encounters with law enforcement. Freelance Reporter October 9, 2020
PGCPS tables proposal to eliminate school resource officers for a second time The proposal will be discussed again in January. Diamondback Staff September 18, 2020
Incoming President Pines emphasizes solidarity amid COVID-19 and anti-racism protests Pines will take over as president on July 1. Eric Neugeboren June 29, 2020
In Silver Spring, hundreds marched for Black Lives in a protest powered by UMD alumni About 200 people gathered in front of the city’s Civic Center to show solidarity with the Black community. Julia Nikhinson June 29, 2020
Petition demands more support for UMD African American Studies Department Thousands have signed on, joining the call begun by a doctoral student. Jonathan Tercasio June 25, 2020
Prince George’s County Police chief resigns after allegations of racism in the department A 94-page report released Thursday alleged that the department was entrenched in systemic racism. Rina Torchinsky June 18, 2020
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. Diamondback Staff June 11, 2020