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UMD ranks best school for LGBTQ+ students nationally, students say improvements can be made

By Irit Skulnik BestColleges and Campus Pride ranked the University of Maryland number one among the top LGBTQ+ friendly universities in the nation last month, but some LGBTQ+ students feel the university could do more to support them.  The ranking is based on how much universities aid LGBTQ+ students academically, socially and financially. Campus Pride, a national organization for students seeking support and resources for … Continue reading UMD ranks best school for LGBTQ+ students nationally, students say improvements can be made

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UMD transgender community views online learning as a missed opportunity for inclusive education

By Michelle Levine The University of Maryland allows people to change their Zoom names to add personal pronouns after they enter meetings.  Transgender students and staff say it is not enough. Members of the LGBTQ community at the University of Maryland said Zoom classes have the potential to help normalize transgender issues, but the school hasn’t taken advantage of the situation. There have also been … Continue reading UMD transgender community views online learning as a missed opportunity for inclusive education

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The LGBT Equity Center fulfills promise for inclusive IT Systems after six years

By Ceoli Jacoby Shige Sakurai has long fought on behalf of transgender and nonbinary individuals.  As the Director of Leadership Initiatives and Associate Director of the LGBT Equity Center at the University of Maryland, College Park, Sakurai founded Lavender Leadership Honor Society–the first known collegiate honor society focusing on leadership for LGBTQ+ social justice– in 2015. Sakurai also created a study abroad program at this … Continue reading The LGBT Equity Center fulfills promise for inclusive IT Systems after six years

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Pakistani activists talk transgender rights and the long road to equality 

By Sarah Elbeshbishi Pakistani transgender and khwaja sira (a traditional “third gender” in Pakistani culture) youth activists had a round-table discussion with University of Maryland students, alumni and faulty members at the LGBT Equity Center on Oct. 25.  The activists shared what it’s like to be transgender in Pakistan and what their work aims to accomplish.  “The two major goals revolves around education and economic … Continue reading Pakistani activists talk transgender rights and the long road to equality 

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Embrace Race holds end-of-semester open house, reflects on year

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

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UMD named a top 30 LGBTQ-friendly school in wake of hate bias incidents

By Anna Hovey The University of Maryland earned a spot on Campus Pride’s top 30 LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities list just three days after anti-LGBTQ messages were reported in an on-campus residence hall. Campus Pride, an LGBTQ advocacy non-profit, awarded the university 5 out of 5 stars for its work on creating a safer and more tolerant community for LGBTQ students. According to a press … Continue reading UMD named a top 30 LGBTQ-friendly school in wake of hate bias incidents

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Marginalized identities are amplified at Truth to Power: A Queer Open Mic

By Ally Tobler University of Maryland students from the LGBTQIA community took to the stage to share their experiences in spoken word form Oct. 12 at Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy’s (MICA) Truth to Power: A Queer Open Mic. Students expressed their opinions on topics such gender norms in society, self-love, intersectionality and transitioning through monologues, poetry and song. “This event has happened before, but … Continue reading Marginalized identities are amplified at Truth to Power: A Queer Open Mic

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LGBT Equity Center and Counseling Center team up to discuss mental health

By Grace Dille The LGBT Equity Center and Counseling Center at this university led a joint discussion in Marie Mount Hall Oct. 6 to talk about ways of supporting friends and family who might be struggling with mental health issues. LGBT Equity Center Coordinator Sika Wheeler and Counseling Center psychologists Dr. Carlton Green and Dr. Allison Asarch facilitated the discussion as a way of providing … Continue reading LGBT Equity Center and Counseling Center team up to discuss mental health

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