As war rages in Ukraine, students push for new UMD courses on the country
When Faina Pensy began her freshman year at the University of Maryland, she hoped her coursework would help her connect with her heritage.
Polish and Ukrainian guests speak at UMD panel on humanitarian crisis
The panelists called in from Ukraine and Poland.
UMD alum works with local nonprofit to send undergarments, hygiene products to Ukraine
Since the start of the war, I Support the Girls has collected over 118,000 bras, underwear, menstrual products and toiletries to be sent to Ukraine.
UMD Holodomor exhibit explains creation of Washington D.C. memorial
The installation explains the creative process behind the memorial commemorating the Ukraine famine.
UMD GSG passes resolutions on Ukrainian support, criminal punishment and other bills
GSG voted on six separate bills in the state legislature.
Maryland General Assembly to remove Russian investments, local businesses boycott
Other local businesses have also been raising and donating money for the Ukrainian cause.
Ukrainian students at UMD find community in new student association
The group helped organize a protest in Washington, D.C., as well as a vigil on campus.
Hundreds take to D.C. to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
United Help Ukraine has held protests every day since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Russian citizens aren’t at fault for Putin’s war. They shouldn’t be punished as such.
Sanctions on Russia hurt its citizens the most.
