UMPD detains protesters, student journalists outside event with IDF soldiers
One of the journalists who was detained told the police officers it seemed they were being held because the journalists were also people of color, video shows.
UMD Students for Justice in Palestine petitions to cancel event with IDF soldiers
The soldiers’ presence could traumatize and endanger the safety of some students on campus, the petition said.
UMD spent more than $136,000 on event security for Oct. 7, 2024
About 72 percent of the spending on security for Oct. 7, 2024, events went toward UMPD costs, records obtained by The Diamondback show.
UMD community members emphasize advocacy, action to support Palestinians
Students attended a sit-in on Tuesday as part of a slew of events this week to honor the people of Palestine.
UMD SGA to consider boycott, divestment and sanctions resolution
This is the first time SGA will consider a resolution about divestment since students voted in support of divestment in a campuswide referendum last April.
This week in photos: UMD SGA, career fair protest and Maryland Tandoor
Take a look at more scenes from Maryland Tandoor's grand opening, students protesting the STEM career fair and more.
Estudiantes de UMD honran las vidas palestinas pérdidas con una demostración artística
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UMD students honor lost Palestinian lives with campus art demonstration
The university’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter hosted the event, which was also on the university’s first day of classes.
UMD to pay $100,000 to settle lawsuit with Students for Justice in Palestine chapter
The chapter sued after university president Darryll Pines said only university sponsored events promoting reflection would be allowed on Oct. 7, 2024.
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.