University Senate discusses antisemitism and Islamophobia task force report
The report, which was published in November, recommended 10 initiatives to combat hate incidents and increase cultural and religious dialogue on campus.
Prince George’s County leaders look to address opioid epidemic with new funds, task force
Prince George’s County is one of many jurisdictions benefiting from national opioid settlements.
UMD task force releases findings to address antisemitism, Islamophobia
The task force’s recommendations included urging this university to introduce modules about antisemitism and Islamophobia to the TerrapinSTRONG program.
UMD’s antisemitism and Islamophobia task force must foster dialogue to fight ignorance
This university has a responsibility to answer division with conversation and ignorance with knowledge.
UMD’s interim chalking policy restricts free expression and won’t prevent hate speech
We cannot let our sidewalks lay bare. We must use them to spread our message.
UMD announces task force to address antisemitism and Islamophobia, interim chalking policy
The creation of the task force, which will be composed of students, faculty and staff, comes amid a surge of violence in Israel and Palestine.
UMD’s Asian American Student Union task force petitions for Asian American major
At least 125 people signed the petition for the major thus far.
UMD’s diversity education requirements may be revamped soon
The changes aim to help students understand their own identities and systemic racism, among other issues.
As semester nears end, UMD is working on a plan for research to return to campus
A campus task force is providing recommendations on how research should return to campus.
USM assembles COVID-19 task force to mobilize research, guide state policy
Laurie Locascio, UMD's vice president for research, will head the group.