‘It was heartbreaking’: UMD students grieve hostages held by Hamas, killed in Gaza
Israeli forces on Sept. 1 recovered the bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas in its attack on Oct. 7 2023.
UMD president Darryll Pines denies plagiarism accusations
An article published Tuesday in The Daily Wire asserted Pines lifted portions of the papers from a website published in 1996.
Students for Justice in Palestine chapter sues UMD, USM for Oct. 7 event restrictions
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court of Maryland, said the defendants violated students’ First Amendment rights.
UMD annual Dubin Family Lecture welcomes Israeli writer Etgar Keret
The lecture, hosted at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, featured Keret, an influential writer and filmmaker known for his short stories.
‘A world under glass’: UMD senior describes his international pinball career
Zach Parks is ranked 54th in the world for players who have achieved pro classification from the International Flipper Pinball Association.
UMD offers AI chatbots for 10 courses this semester
The bots, piloted last spring, are similar in function to well-known chatbots such as ChatGPT.
UMD welcomes refugee student with new national program
The University of Maryland has joined a new national program that resettles refugees from around the world to U.S. colleges and universities.
‘Grateful Dead for Kids’ concert brings family fun to The Clarice
Children danced in the aisles of Dekelboum Concert Hall and parents kept a watchful eye on their kids while singing along to some of their favorite tunes.
UMPD traffic stops for micromobility vehicles return for fall 2024 semester
University of Maryland Police periodically enforces traffic violations for bikes and e-scooters throughout the year.
UMD arborist leads Memorial Chapel garden tours for new parents and their babies
The first tour group of this semester strolled through the university’s Garden of Reflection and Remembrance on Friday.