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 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.
UMD students will vote on divestment from defense companies in April’s SGA election
The ballot question comes months after more than 650 students signed a petition demanding the SGA add the question to its 2025 election ballot.
Controversial speakers at UMD business school panel draw student protesters
All three speakers have voiced support for Israel’s military offensive in Gaza since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
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 business school adds speaker to Middle East panel after calls to cancel event
The new panelist, political analyst Bassem Eid, has criticized Palestinians’ “right of return” to their homeland.
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.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist commends student protests at UMD event supporting Gaza
Chris Hedges joined this university’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter for a discussion on “genocide and global complicity” in Gaza.