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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.
In the year since [Oct. 7, 2023], many Jewish and Israeli students at this university have reckoned with balancing classes, coping with their grief and reconciling different perspectives on Israel’s role in the Jewish community.
Mental Health Awareness Week Kicks Off (Maryland Today)
Seven Days of Programming Bring Attention to Resources at UMD
Hering’s presentation, “Change the System, not the Women,” explored why universities and other research institutions should be more connected to societal issues, the multitude of barriers women in the STEMM field face and possible solutions to this expansive issue.
UMD highlights Disability Awareness Month on campus (Stories Beneath the Shell)
Every October, the President’s Commission on Disability Issues organizes Disability Awareness Month, hosting events and activities throughout campus.