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.
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.
Hundreds of UMD community members gather to honor people killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023
This university’s Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace chapters hosted the “All Day For Palestine” event.
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.
ACLU backs Students for Justice in Palestine chapter’s lawsuit against UMD, USM
The lawsuit argues the university violated students’ free speech and First Amendment rights by restricting campus events on Oct. 7.
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.
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.
UMD students honor people killed in Palestine with flag display
Event organizers planted about 15,000 white flags on McKeldin Mall and aimed to educate the university community about Israel’s violence in Palestine.