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.
UMD Senate approves new technology and bilingual skills certificate programs
Both programs will begin next academic year.
Pines talks social injustice, COVID-19 in State of the Campus address to UMD Senate
This was Pines' first official address to the Senate.
A criminal justice professor will take the helm of the UMD Senate in a time of uncertainty
Lanford officially stepped down at a virtual meeting Wednesday.
UMD Senate holds first virtual meeting after coronavirus-related delays
The body passed three pieces of legislation.
UMD Senate is considering a bill that would require background checks for all staff
“The issue we’re trying to address is safety,” a sponsor said.
UMD Senate has the right idea with its plan to curb vaping on campus
More vaping regulation is needed — but it must be cautious.
UMD Senate struggles to recruit more grad students
Fewer than 20 graduate students applied to run for a position.
UMD Senate sees high volume of legislation following changing state and federal laws
This semester, all senate committees have been charged with multiple pieces of legislation.