Maryland approves $500,000 to settle racial discrimination lawsuit against UMD
The lawsuits involved two African American men who worked in information technology at a federally funded research center.
UMD to pay $100,000 to settle lawsuit with Students for Justice in Palestine chapter
The chapter sued after university president Darryll Pines said only university sponsored events promoting reflection would be allowed on Oct. 7, 2024.
Federal judge dismisses fraternities’ lawsuit against UMD about Greek Life suspension
This university placed a two-week pause on new member activities and events involving alcohol for all campus Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association chapters on March 1, 2024.
Federal judge pauses UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions
The decision means this university’s Students for Justice in Palestine event will be able to hold a vigil on Oct. 7.
Federal judge hears arguments over UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions
This university's Students for Justice in Palestine chapter's lawsuit alleges that the Oct. 7 event restrictions violate students’ rights.
Students for Justice in Palestine chapter sues UMD, USM for Oct. 7 event restrictions
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court of Maryland, said the defendants violated students’ First Amendment rights.
3 fraternity chapters to continue lawsuit against UMD after cease and desist
The updated lawsuit alleges that the university “infringed thousands of students’ civil rights” during its pause of IFC and PHA organizations' activities.
Kappa Alpha Theta sorority chapter sues UMD over Greek life suspension
In addition to Kappa Alpha Theta — a member of the Panhellenic Association — the lawsuit also lists six anonymous plaintiffs designated as Jane Does.
Prince George’s County Board of Education votes to include labor agreement in school building project
A labor agreement will decide the conditions for construction workers beforehand.