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 RHA passes resolution reaffirming DEI, sustainability commitment
The resolution reasserts pre-existing values and policy related to inclusivity and sustainability, but will not effectively change any current RHA operations.
UMD students lose internship, job opportunities after federal hiring freeze
The hiring freeze, signed on Jan. 20 by U.S. President Donald Trump, immediately paused nearly all hiring for vacant positions and adding new positions to the federal civil service.
Our leaders need to prioritize empathy over division
Leaders who offer tangible support and believable promises have a powerful effect on a collective community as a critical step for recovery: acknowledgment.
NCAA bans transgender athletes from women’s sports after Trump executive order
The decision, effective immediately, came one day after United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday.
Trump’s proposed federal funding freeze sends college students, parents in panic
A federal judge temporarily blocked the order on Tuesday, which would not have affected federal funding for student loans and Pell Grants.
UMD higher education experts brace for impacts of incoming Trump administration
Higher education experts at this university expressed concern for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses and potential cuts to federal funding for research and student aid.
Fighting domestic violence is a universal effort. Policymakers need to do their part.
Improper state funding creates negative consequences for survivors.
Presidents don’t have too many classified documents. Too many documents are classified.
By fixing over classification, less important information won't be mishandled.