Panelists discuss race, media, politics at 4th annual Parren J. Mitchell Symposium

By Ana Hurler Members of the University of Maryland community discussed how race relates to pop culture, scholarship and representation at the 4th annual Parren J. Mitchell Symposium in the Stamp Colony Ballroom on Wednesday. The symposium was organized to honor the late Maryland Congressman Parren J. Mitchell. Mitchell became the first African-American to attend graduate school at the University of Maryland in 1952 after suing … Continue reading Panelists discuss race, media, politics at 4th annual Parren J. Mitchell Symposium

BSOS International Week sought to celebrate diversity on campus

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences held its first ever International Week, a collection of events focused on diversity and global thinking from Feb. 27 to March 3. International Week occurred across campus as several organizations hosted events as part of the overarching week. These individual events included environmental documentary screenings, study abroad panels and coffee nights. The largest event was the kickoff: Cultural … Continue reading BSOS International Week sought to celebrate diversity on campus