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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘They deserve not to be forgotten’: UMD community honors MSU shooting victims
This university’s new Students Demand Action chapter organized the vigil.
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.
After Russian invasion of Ukraine, UMD students hold vigil calling for peace
Dozens of students attended the vigil.
“I need people to care”: The voices of UMD’s vigil for victims of anti-Asian hate
On March 24, UMD students honored the lives lost in the recent Atlanta shooting and denounced anti-Asian racism. These are their voices.
“Lifting their memories”: UMD hosts virtual vigil for Disability Day of Mourning
The vigil is part of a national movement started by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network.
UMD community mourns death of Nyumburu technical coordinator at evening vigil
Aaron "Rin" McGrew worked at the cultural center for 15 years.