News from around campus
The University of Maryland hosted a “Reclaiming Roots” panel last Thursday, spotlighting the experiences of Black, Indigenous and other farmers of color in Maryland.
Read More on ‘Reclaiming Roots’ panel highlights stories of land, culture and community (Stories Beneath the Shell)9 Terp Women Who Shaped History (Maryland Today)
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Read More on 9 Terp Women Who Shaped History (Maryland Today)Hundreds gather to celebrate Native American culture at annual UMD powwow (The Diamondback)
Hundreds of people celebrated Native American and Indigenous culture Saturday at the University of Maryland’s annual powwow in Ritchie Coliseum.
Read More on Hundreds gather to celebrate Native American culture at annual UMD powwow (The Diamondback)University of Maryland students and faculty members are worried after U.S. President Donald Trump targeted and revoked many diversity, equity and inclusion efforts nationwide.
Read More on UMD leaders, students hope to continue DEI efforts despite Trump administration threats (The Diamondback)UMD RHA passes resolution reaffirming DEI, sustainability commitment (The Diamondback)
The University of Maryland RHA passed a resolution Tuesday reaffirming the association’s existing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and sustainability.
Read More on UMD RHA passes resolution reaffirming DEI, sustainability commitment (The Diamondback)Legal experts educate UMD students about immigration rights, protections (The Diamondback)
Legal experts and community leaders educated University of Maryland students about immigration rights and how to interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a “Know Your Rights” event on Tuesday evening.
Read More on Legal experts educate UMD students about immigration rights, protections (The Diamondback)Study reveals racial and ethnic disparities in maternity care spending (School of Public Health)
A new study out today in JAMA Health Forum is the first to show that Black, Hispanic and Asian people with private insurance tend to pay more out-of-pocket for maternity care than white people.
Read More on Study reveals racial and ethnic disparities in maternity care spending (School of Public Health)Researchers detail new findings about UMD's ties to slavery at 1856 Project update (The Diamondback)
University of Maryland researchers and faculty members introduced the Bowie Ancestors Project and other new initiatives exploring the university’s historical connection to slavery at the 1856 Project’s second annual research update on Friday in Stamp Student Union.
Read More on Researchers detail new findings about UMD's ties to slavery at 1856 Project update (The Diamondback)Harriet Tubman Day Poster Award Winners (WGSS)
This year's contest asked students to consider the theme "Wild Futures: Taking Flight".
Read More on Harriet Tubman Day Poster Award Winners (WGSS)Tracing the Contours of Race in Sculpture (Maryland Today)
UMD Alumna Curates Landmark Smithsonian Exhibition
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