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. Diamondback Staff October 8, 2024
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. Akshaj Gaur October 1, 2024
UMD community mourns Nex Benedict, calls for end to anti-trans legislation The event included a moment of silence for Benedict and several speeches, where students called attention to transphobia in schools. Diamondback Staff March 11, 2024
UMD student groups create flag display to remember people killed in Palestine About 100 attendees watched Wednesday as some students gave speeches about the ongoing violence in Palestine in front of the flags. Natalie Weger January 26, 2024
UMD community members author multiple letters in response to violence in Israel, Palestine The letters called for a stronger response by university administration to the surge of violence in Israel and Palestine. Diamondback Staff November 2, 2023
UMD students hold vigil and teach-in to remember Palestinian lives, call for liberation Students for Justice in Palestine’s event came after a surge of violence in Israel and Palestine. Natalie Weger October 17, 2023
About 1,000 UMD community members gather for vigil after attack in Israel Jewish student groups at the University of Maryland hosted the vigil amid the recent surge in violence in Israel and Palestine. Natalie Weger October 12, 2023
‘Light of sunshine’: UMD student Samuel Castañeda remembered as cheerful, funny friend Castañeda, who was a sophomore information science major at the University of Maryland, died May 9 at age 19 in a car accident. Bridget Byrne May 23, 2023
‘They deserve not to be forgotten’: UMD community honors MSU shooting victims This university’s new Students Demand Action chapter organized the vigil. Olivia Wolfson February 27, 2023
UMD students host candlelight vigil marking one year of war in Ukraine Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, there have been thousands of casualties and more than 7 million Ukrainian refugees have fled into Europe. Katharine Wilson February 24, 2023