By Ceoli Jacoby Zach McKay, 25, and Hari Kannan, 19, have already accomplished plenty in their young lives. Zach is a decorated Special Olympian representing Team Maryland, a longtime employee at Jim Coleman Honda and was voted “Most Likely to Make you Smile” by his graduating class at Marriotts Ridge High School. Hari serves as a board member of the Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery … Continue reading Meet the TerpsEXCEED Class of 2023
By Vanessa Reis “I want to see our conversations around equity and inclusion expand to include our faculty and staff, not just students,” said committee member Jazmin Pichardo at the end-of-semester “Embrace Race” reception held Tuesday in Stamp Student Union. Embrace Race is a “learning community for faculty and staff on campus around engaging conversations about race, racial justice, privilege and power,” said Pichardo, who … Continue reading Embrace Race holds end-of-semester open house, reflects on year
By Jalen Wade On March 25, the University of Maryland announced Georgina Dodge as their pick for vice president of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Before accepting this position, Dodge was the chief diversity officer and associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion at Bucknell University. The university considered applicants for the position from late February through the beginning of March. Possible applicants came … Continue reading Georgina Dodge named vice president of Diversity and Inclusion
By Kelly Zheng The University of Maryland’s Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship held an unconventional discussion for students, staff and faculty on April 2 to gain insight on how to improve and expand diversity and inclusion within their “home.” “The academy looks at diversity and inclusion with the angle of justice and equity,” said Micaela Quiroga, one of the student peer innovator hosts of the … Continue reading Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosts unconventional diversity discussion
Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy, visited the University of Maryland on Nov. 1 to give a lecture in the Stamp Grand Ballroom. Stevenson’s lecture was just one of many events during the university’s Rise Above week. According to Beth Douthirt Cohen, directer of education and training at the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, this is the fourth year for Rise Above week. “We wanted different … Continue reading Attorney and author Bryan Stevenson visits for Rise Above Week
