News from around campus
UMD Campus Pantry saw more than 60% increase in need between 2022 and 2023 (The Diamondback)
The University of Maryland’s campus food pantry saw a more than 60 percent increase in users between 2022 and 2023, according to pantry manager Larry Tumlin.
DMV talent, ‘Dragula’ alum shine at SEE Spring Drag Show (The Diamondback)
Four distinctive performers — HoSo Terra Toma, Sweet Pickles and King Molasses — showcased their talent at the event, introduced by the energy-filling, welcoming host Miss Toto.
More Flags of Israel Hang Over College Park Towers Apartments Since October 7 (Mitzpeh)
Read More Flags of Israel Hang Over College Park Towers Apartments Since October 7 (Mitzpeh)
The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism has expanded the role of Associate Dean Linda Steiner to lead and extend the college’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, Dean Rafael Lorente announced Monday.
UMD students emphasize survivor strength, allyship at Occupy McKeldin (The Diamondback)
The event brought dozens of students and faculty members together to foster a conversation about sexual assault on campus, according to PSA co-president Brandee Kaplan.
Board and Brew hosts trans-visibility month fundraiser (Stories Beneath the Shell)
Board and Brew launched a fundraiser at the beginning of April spanning all of trans-visibility month in support of the Trevor Project, a non-profit organization that serves as a suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ youth.
CARE hosts events to spread awareness on sexual assault (Stories Beneath the Shell)
The Clothesline Project and Take Back the Night events were held on Wednesday evening by University of Maryland’s Campus Advocates Respond and Educate to Stop Violence, or CARE, in hopes to raise awareness about sexual assault on campus.
UMD-Led Study Abroad Program in Cuba Celebrates 10 Years (College of Education)
The experience is part of the course Embargoed Exchanges: International Investigations in Cuban Education.
UMD sees about 26 percent increase in Black faculty from 2021 to 2023 (The Diamondback)
The number of Black faculty members at the University of Maryland increased by about 26 percent from 2021 to 2023, according to data from the institutional research, planning and assessment office.
The Clark School’s Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American community members are generating game-changing ideas and innovations.