UMD spent more than $136,000 on event security for Oct. 7, 2024
About 72 percent of the spending on security for Oct. 7, 2024, events went toward UMPD costs, records obtained by The Diamondback show.
UMD community members emphasize advocacy, action to support Palestinians
Students attended a sit-in on Tuesday as part of a slew of events this week to honor the people of Palestine.
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.
UMD students protest defense contractors attending STEM career fair
Students stood outside the career fair held at The Hotel to protest against companies such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing and General Dynamics and hand out fliers.
UMD community members voice concerns after Trump restricts Palestinian visa applicants
It will be almost impossible for Palestinian Authority passport holders to enter the U.S. for pleasure, educational, medicinal or business purposes.
Maryland legislature passes bill prohibiting ICE agents from ‘sensitive locations’
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has until May 27 to sign or veto the legislation.
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.
UMD must divest. Faculty and staff urge students to vote on SGA divestment question.
The forms of violence that concern us are not limited to Palestine or other locations where violations of international law but also affect us locally.
Here’s a look at the 2 questions on the 2025 SGA ballot
Students can vote online on the two ballot questions during the SGA election, which runs from April 1 to 3.
UMD community members hold sit-in, vigil to honor people killed in Gaza
The event comes after Israel launched a surprise wave of airstrikes on Gaza on March 18 that killed more than 400 people.