Tag: prison labor

UMD community urges university to reconsider ties with Maryland prison labor system

This university purchased $8.6 million of products made from Maryland Correctional Enterprises prison labor across the last three years, according to data obtained by The Diamondback.

Natalie Weger
April 2, 2024

Inmates deserve a chance at a college education. UMD should create a program for them.

Other universities have degree programs for incarcerated people. UMD should as well.

Imaan Shikoh
October 5, 2022

It’s time the University System of Maryland divests from prison labor

Why is this university still using prison labor?

Rohin Mishra
March 15, 2022

Dozens gather at socially distanced UMD protest to hear demands of Black Terps Matter

The coalition is calling for more safe spaces for Black students on campus, among other demands.

Julia Nikhinson
July 24, 2020