After UMD reports most hate bias incidents in state, students reflect on campus climate The University of Maryland's zip code recorded 19 hate bias incidents last year — the highest of any zip code in the state. Madison Peek December 7, 2020
Hogan vetoes 22 spending bills, citing concern over COVID-19 economic fallout The governor also let about 300 bills go into law without his signature. Lyna Bentahar May 8, 2020
Steny Hoyer as commencement speaker perfectly captures UMD’s hypocrisy Hoyer makes all too much sense as UMD's commencement speaker. Serena Saunders April 22, 2020
Maryland General Assembly passes hate crime bill in honor of Richard Collins The bill still requires Gov. Larry Hogan's signature. Matt McDonald March 17, 2020
Coronavirus can’t be UMD’s next big blunder It must learn from past mistakes. Allison Cochrane March 12, 2020
“I’m not surprised”: Jewish community responds to anti-Semitic hate crime arrest at UMD The Anti-Defamation League recorded 780 cases of anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. during the first six months of 2019. Lyna Bentahar March 4, 2020
UMD student arrested on hate crime charges after allegedly sending anti-Semitic texts The incident occurred in December, according to campus police. Christine Condon February 29, 2020
Salisbury University shows what a response to racism should be. UMD should pay attention. Salisbury University's reaction to hate speech puts UMD's incompetency in relief. Liyanga de Silva February 28, 2020
“Our son’s legacy”: Parents of Richard Collins take to Annapolis to back hate crime bills The bills would amend Maryland’s hate crime statute to include crimes that are partially hate-based. Lyna Bentahar February 12, 2020
City council backs state hate crime bills supported by family of Richard Collins The bills would modify Maryland's hate crime statute to include offenses committed either in whole or in part because of hate. Angela Mecca February 12, 2020