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.
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.
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.
“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.
PGCPS tables proposal to eliminate school resource officers for a second time
The proposal will be discussed again in January.
Incoming President Pines emphasizes solidarity amid COVID-19 and anti-racism protests
Pines will take over as president on July 1.
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.
Petition demands more support for UMD African American Studies Department
Thousands have signed on, joining the call begun by a doctoral student.
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.
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.