La legislatura de Maryland aprueba proyecto de ley que prohíbe a los agentes de ICE estar en ‘lugares delicados’ El gobernador de Maryland Wes Moore tiene hasta el 27 de mayo para firmar o vetar la legislación. Equipo de The Diamondback May 14, 2025
Hundreds of UMD community members celebrate Israel Fest as dozens boycott the event The annual event has drawn protests in previous years. Both Israel Fest and the boycott were monitored by event security and police officers. Diamondback Staff May 7, 2025
Maryland legislature passes bill prohibiting ICE agents from ‘sensitive locations’ Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has until May 27 to sign or veto the legislation. Oliver Mack April 21, 2025
UMD community members dance, share food at Palestinian culture celebration About 100 people gathered in this university’s Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center as part of the Palestinian Culture Club’s inaugural culture night. Lillian Glaros April 8, 2025
UMD students will vote on divestment from defense companies in April’s SGA election The ballot question comes months after more than 650 students signed a petition demanding the SGA add the question to its 2025 election ballot. Diamondback Staff March 7, 2025
Controversial speakers at UMD business school panel draw student protesters All three speakers have voiced support for Israel’s military offensive in Gaza since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Oliver Mack February 25, 2025
UMD community members relieved, uncertain after ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas With the deal’s first phase set to expire Saturday, several students and faculty said they hope the peace will continue, but are afraid it won’t. Sam Gauntt February 25, 2025
UMD business school adds speaker to Middle East panel after calls to cancel event The new panelist, political analyst Bassem Eid, has criticized Palestinians’ “right of return” to their homeland. Akshaj Gaur February 20, 2025
UMD students urge business school to cancel Middle East panel over controversial speakers The panel discussion, which is scheduled for Sunday, will explore the history of political negotiations in the Middle East. Akshaj Gaur February 19, 2025
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. Akshaj Gaur January 30, 2025