News Release

Diversity

SEO: UMD minority enrollment increases 8.7 percent
By: Megan Landau

Teaser:
The University of Maryland is more diverse than ever before this fall. The universitys
minority enrollment increased 8.7 percent, as black, Hispanic, Asian and American
Indian students join the campus community.

Tweet:
#Diversity on the rise at UMD. Minority enrollment rates up 8.7 this fall. Find more
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To: Jenny Hottle newsumdbk@gmail.com
Subject: University diversity impresses applicants

Ms. Hottle:
A story about University of Marylands increased minority enrollment may have the
power to transform the way our own students and staff, as well as prospective students
and members of other campus communities, feel about our university.

A recent survey by the Office of University Relations found that minority enrollment at
the University increased 8.7 percent this fall. Now, more than seven percent of our
student body is diverse.

Suggestions:
Interview UM President Wallace Loh about our current diversity
Interview Professor Stacy J. Kosko to discuss her recent survey on minority
enrollment the International Development and Conflict Management minor
o Stacy J. Kosko
o Assistant Director- MIDCM
o sjkosko@umd.edu
o (301) 314-7703
Reference the official University Diversity Timeline
Photos of diverse students on the mall or in a large lecture hall

Collegiate media such as College Board, Princeton Review and College Prowler may be
interested our universitys diversity and use your story when writing reviews.

For more information about minority enrollment at UMD, visit the Office of University
Relations website. I have pasted a news release below for your convenience.

Sincerely,
Megan Landau
PR Representative
240-676-3330
mlandau1@terpmail.umd.edu
@mergsss

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 13, 2013

SEO: UMD minority enrollment increases 8.7 percent
University diversity grows

COLLEGE PARK- Minority enrollment at the University of Maryland increased by 8.7
percent this fall, according to data from the Office of University Relations. The student
body is now more than seven percent diverse.







The university has taken a significant step forward, university President
Wallace Loh said. Our many efforts in recent years are beginning to produce the
desired results.
For more information, visit the Office of University Relations at
www.urhome.umd.edu and follow us on Twitter @UofMaryland.
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Crystal L. Brown
Chief Communication Officer
Office of University Communications
301-405-4618
2101 Turner Hall
College Park, MD 20742
www.umd.edu
CONTACT:
Megan Landau
PR Representative
240-676-3330
mlandau1@terpmail.umd.edu

UMD minority enrollment increases between 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.
Graphic by Megan Landau, data source Office of University Relations
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