UMD students petition SGA for campuswide vote on divestment from defense companies
This university’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter created the petition for a general vote, or referendum, earlier in November.
UMD students attend SGA committees in anticipation of divestment resolution
Students hoped to gain committee voting rights for the resolution, which could be introduced in an SGA general body meeting as early as next week.
UMD ‘Shabbat 1,000’ event strengthens community, celebrates culture
Jewish community members and allies gathered Friday night to celebrate the largest Shabbat of the semester.
‘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.
USM limits Oct. 7 campus demonstrations to university-sponsored events after backlash
The announcement comes after thousands of people contacted the University of Maryland about a reservation of McKeldin Mall for an Oct. 7 event.
UMD increases security at annual Israel Fest and boycott
University event staff checked IDs, searched bags and scanned attendees with metal detectors at gated entrances for Israel Fest and Boycott Israel Fest.
UMD SGA fails to advance divestment resolution
After two hours of public comment, the SGA voted to not consider the resolution this semester.
About 1,000 UMD community members gather for vigil after attack in Israel
Jewish student groups at the University of Maryland hosted the vigil amid the recent surge in violence in Israel and Palestine.
Lack of kosher dining options at UMD leaves some Jewish students feeling disconnected
Kosher students who want a full dining plan must go to Maryland Hillel for meals, leaving some feeling disconnected.
UMD students protest annual Israel Fest through pouring rain
Demonstrators cited human rights violations against Palestinians in the protest.