Community members say graphic in a UMD presentation perpetuates Asian stereotypes
The admissions and enrollment graphic included the phrases “Students of color minus Asians” and “White or Asian students."
UMD cambió las notas mínimas a aprobado/reprobado en la primavera. Ahora, el cambio continuará.
Los estudiantes que desean tomar una clase aprobado/reprobado deben obtener una calificación de C- o mayor para recibir una nota de aprobado.
UMD changed minimum grades for pass/fail in the spring. Now, the change will continue.
Students who wish to take a course pass/fail must earn a C- or higher to receive a passing grade.
UMD works to revamp privacy policy
A state bill that passed last year prompted the latest extended privacy policy proposal.
Proposal in University Senate seeks to change UMD’s mental health excused absence policy
Exact wording of any future policy changes would be decided by the Senate’s Academic Procedures & Standards Committee.
UMD Senate approves new doctorate of business administration
The program also needs approval from university President Darryll Pines, the University System of Maryland Board of Regents and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
UMD Senate approves revisions to clarify campus Title IX guidelines
The policy and procedures now await approval from university President Darryll Pines.
A social data science major is coming to UMD in fall 2022
The major will prepare students to create products such as datasets and models about human activity and behavior.
Black student leaders are pushing for change at UMD. Here are their 31 demands.
Explore the history, context and motivation behind each demand — and the steps administrators have taken to address them so 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.