UMD Jewish students reflect on 2-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel
During a ceremony Monday, students remembered the hostages and people killed in Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
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.
UMD students campaign ahead of SGA divestment referendum
The SGA passed an emergency bill on March 5 to hold the nonbinding campuswide referendum during the election, which is from April 1 to 3.
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.
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.
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.