Survivor of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack shares story, coping efforts at UMD talk
Sagi Gabay detailed his firsthand experiences from the attack and how he's attempted to process the events since.
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 SGA fails to advance resolution calling on divestment from defense companies
Legislators listened to an hour of student testimony about the resolution before evaluating whether to uphold or overturn an unfavorable committee report.
UMD SGA committee votes unfavorably on divestment resolution
The SGA legislature on Wednesday can either vote to uphold the committee’s unfavorable report or vote to overturn the report.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist commends student protests at UMD event supporting Gaza
Chris Hedges joined this university’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter for a discussion on “genocide and global complicity” in Gaza.
Hundreds of UMD community members gather to honor people killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023
This university’s Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace chapters hosted the “All Day For Palestine” event.
UMD community members gather at Hillel on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
More than 1,000 attendees sang, prayed and delivered speeches about people killed in Israel and the impact Hamas’ attack has had on students on campus.
UMD Jewish, Israeli students reflect on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
Monday marks one year after Hamas killed more than 1,200 people and took about 250 people hostage in its attack on Israel.
‘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 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.