Some University of Maryland Chinese international and Chinese American students are expressing concerns about a federal inquiry that asks university president Darryll Pines to provide information on Chinese national students and faculty.
Read More on UMD community criticizes ‘xenophobic’ federal inquiry about Chinese students, faculty (The Diamondback)This university’s LGBTQ+ Equity Center hosted the kiki, which are social gatherings rooted in Black and brown LGBTQ+ ballroom culture that include song and dance.
Read More on UMD LGBTQ+ community, allies celebrate culture, discuss Trump’s threats at Q’mmunity Kiki (The Diamondback)Students reflect on the Israel-Hamas conflict amidst divestment referendum (The Black Explosion)
As students vote on a divestment referendum this SGA election, University of Maryland student organizations reflect on recent ceasefire negotiations, the university administration and campus activism.
Read More on Students reflect on the Israel-Hamas conflict amidst divestment referendum (The Black Explosion)From bioEngineering1 to public health and psychology, three University of Maryland professors, Jenna Mueller, Andrea Chronis-Tuscano and Jennifer D. Roberts, have pioneered groundbreaking research while balancing the difficulties of being women in a male-dominated industry.
Read More on Trailblazing UMD women professors transform their respective fields through research (Stories Beneath the Shell)Across the divide: small steps toward Jewish-Muslim unity at UMD (The Mitzpeh)
Despite political tensions, some students are planting seeds of connection — quietly, but determinedly.
Read More on Across the divide: small steps toward Jewish-Muslim unity at UMD (The Mitzpeh)UMD students support sexual assault survivors with semiannual Clothesline Project (The Diamondback)
The University of Maryland’s CARE to Stop Violence office displayed decorated shirts on McKeldin Mall Wednesday to support sexual assault survivors as part of its semiannual Clothesline Project.
Read More on UMD students support sexual assault survivors with semiannual Clothesline Project (The Diamondback)VIDEO: Legacies of Loss: From the Barn to the Bus Stop
UMD celebrates Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Heritage Month in April. This year's theme is Stories of Our Home. You can join in the celebration through an exciting calendar of events from the Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community ...
In April, we are again fortunate to celebrate two heritage months, reminding us of the shared histories and cultures that come together to forge success in our school, profession, and society. During Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month and Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Heritage Month, we highlight the contributions of Clark School students, faculty, staff, and alums who inspire all of us to share our unique perspectives in the pursuit of fearless ideas.
Read More on The Clark School Celebrates Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month and Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Heritage Month (Clark School)On Monday, March 31, M Pease, AAST minor alum (‘22), joined Trans Maryland executive director Lee Blinder, Trans Maryland policy director, Charlotte Hoffman, and On the Record co-host Ashley Sterner to discuss what life is like for transgender people in Maryland.
Read More on AAST Minor Alum M Pease Speaks on WYPR Segment Commemorating International Transgender Day of Visibility (Asian American Studies Program)