Articles and Statements
Marking Oct. 7, pro-Palestinian students stage vigil and teach-in at center of campus (Mitzpeh)
After dramatic legal win against campus admin, UMD SJP draws hundreds of students to event mourning Gazans killed in war, rallies support for Palestinians’ ‘pursuit of liberation’
Expert Shares Insights for ADHD Awareness Month (College of Behavioral and Social Sciences )
ADHD is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder, often characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or emotion dysregulation.
The University of Maryland’s Sexual Assault Prevention Committee (SAPC) hosted a Domestic Violence Awareness Month resource fair Friday to provide students with information regarding power-based violence prevention.
Student workers express concerns about racism and lack of support on campus (The Black Explosion)
Students gathered last Wednesday to discuss the racism they face as student workers on campus. Multiple student occupations, from library employees to resident assistants, were present.
More than 1,100 people attended the vigil, according to Rabbi Ari Israel, who is also Hillel’s executive director.
UMD Graduate School Honored for Outstanding Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion (Maryland Today)
The University of Maryland Graduate School received the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Participants reflect on the importance of diversity at UMD event (Stories Beneath the Shell)
The UMD Division of Student Affairs held a Success Hour Diversity Networking Event last month to invite students to meet with 16 employers that prioritize diversity in a variety of industries.
This university’s Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace chapters hosted the “All Day For Palestine” event, which featured speeches from students and faculty members, teach-ins, an interfaith prayer and a vigil.
Maryland Hispanic Heroes: Celebrating Our Community's Unsung Champions (School of Public Policy)
Launched during Hispanic Heritage Month, this 'Hall of Fame' project shines a light on unsung heroes of Maryland, past and present, and recognizes their significant contributions to our community.
SPH undergraduates bring energy to health equity (School of Public Health)
Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly '26 talked with five SPH undergraduates about their motivations and hopes for the future.