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 6 days ago
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
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. Oliver Mack December 5, 2024
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. Diamondback Staff November 22, 2024