Unveiling Urban Politics: DEI Seminar Explores Waste Infrastructure in Ghana
The fall 2023 Civil Empowerment Seminar Series, hosted by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, featured University of Florida anthropologist, Dr. Brenda Chalfin. Chalfin’s presentation centered on the intricate relationship between waste infrastructure, private and public spaces, and urban politics in the planned city of Tema, Ghana.
UMD concert promotes hope, unity after surge of violence in Israel and Palestine
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New UMD Native and Indigenous employees hope to enrich student experiences
The University of Maryland hired two new Native and Indigenous employees who strive to create new research and community experiences for students at this university.
Hair, Hair for Equity in Neuroscience Research
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Creating a “Healing, Engaging Conversation”
A new emotional support program, evaluated by UMD faculty, trains Latino community members as non-clinical mental health workers who provide knowledge, skills and a safe space for their neighbors in need.
Nonbinary Option Now Available as Gender Marker in Testudo
All registered students can log in to Testudo to view their current gender marker and make an update on their “My Profile” page.
UMD adds nonbinary gender marker to Testudo site
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New Latinx/a/o/e Employee Association
Announcing the first Latinx/a/o/e Employee Association (LEA) at the University of Maryland! LEA plans to bring visibility to and advocate for the diverse Latinx/o/a/e community on campus. The association aims to strengthen employees' sense of community, ...
UMD Sociologist Receives $1M Berggruen Philosophy Prize
A University of Maryland scholar known for her pioneering research on the intersections of race, gender, social class and sexuality has received the Berggruen Prize for Philosophy, a $1 million award for advancing powerful ideas that help shape our world.
UMD Dining Services hopes to promote cultural education with more diverse cuisines
University of Maryland Dining Services is looking to diversify the cuisines and menus offered at dining halls by adding more cultural foods in the 2023-24 academic year.