University Senate discusses antisemitism and Islamophobia task force report
The report, which was published in November, recommended 10 initiatives to combat hate incidents and increase cultural and religious dialogue on campus.
Trump targets ‘Hamas sympathizers’ on college campuses in executive order
The order directs federal resources to “prosecute, remove or otherwise hold to account the perpetrators” of antisemitism on college campuses.
UMD task force releases findings to address antisemitism, Islamophobia
The task force’s recommendations included urging this university to introduce modules about antisemitism and Islamophobia to the TerrapinSTRONG program.
UMD’s antisemitism and Islamophobia task force must foster dialogue to fight ignorance
This university has a responsibility to answer division with conversation and ignorance with knowledge.
Prince George’s County Planning Board approves new Hillel center site plan
Maryland Hillel has had plans to build a new cultural center in the Old Town neighborhood for more than five years.
UMD’s interim chalking policy restricts free expression and won’t prevent hate speech
We cannot let our sidewalks lay bare. We must use them to spread our message.
UMD announces task force to address antisemitism and Islamophobia, interim chalking policy
The creation of the task force, which will be composed of students, faculty and staff, comes amid a surge of violence in Israel and Palestine.
UMPD investigating multiple hate bias incidents in La Plata Hall
These incidents are among several other anti-Black racism incidents that have recently been reported to the university’s diversity and inclusion office.