Breaking Bias
Breaking Bias is a voluntary interactive educational workshop designed to explore the roots of bias, how it manifests in everyday interactions, and strategies to confront it effectively. Participants will gain insights into the psychological and social origins of bias, engage in reflective activities, and learn practical tools for recognizing and challenging bias in themselves and others. The session also highlights valuable campus resources available to create a welcoming and supportive community at the University of Maryland.
Fall 2025 Workshop Dates:
- Thursday, October 9 at 12 PM - Student Edition
- Thursday, October 16 at 12 PM - Staff Edition
- Thursday, October 23 at 12 PM - Faculty Edition
- Thursday, November 6 at 12 PM - Student Edition
- Thursday, November 13 at 12 PM - Staff Edition
- Thursday, November 20 at 12 PM - Faculty Edition
- Wednesday, December 3 at 12 PM - Student Edition
- Thursday, December 4 at 12 PM - Staff Edition
- Friday, December 5 at 12 PM - Faculty Edition
All workshops are hosted on Zoom. Contact BISS at BiasSupport@umd.edu with any questions or for disability accommodations.

Report an incident
The University of Maryland is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful campus for all students, faculty and staff. If you have been impacted by hate, bias, intimidation, sexual misconduct or discrimination, you can file a report with the units here.
You may also contact UMPD by calling:
Emergency: 911 or 301-405-3333 - Mobile Phone (AT&T or Verizon Wireless) #3333
Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555