Tag: sjp

UMD community members attend vigil to honor Palestinians, promote peace for Muslims

Attendees listened to speeches, prayed and held chants at the vigil, which was hosted by this university’s Muslim Student Association at the fountain on McKeldin Mall.

Diamondback Staff
October 8, 2025

Estudiantes de UMD honran las vidas palestinas pérdidas con una demostración artística

Este artículo fue traducido por D’Naja Washington desde un reportaje de Amelia Twyman.To read this story in English, click…

Equipo de The Diamondback
September 25, 2025

UMD community members voice concerns after Trump restricts Palestinian visa applicants

It will be almost impossible for Palestinian Authority passport holders to enter the U.S. for pleasure, educational, medicinal or business purposes.

Sanya Wason
September 17, 2025

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.

Amelia Twyman
September 3, 2025

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.

Amelia Twyman
August 6, 2025

To honor Rosa Parks’ legacy, UMD must learn from its past

If UMD is serious about ending segregation, it must divest from companies tied to apartheid.

Guest Opinion
December 6, 2023

UMD students should run for College Park City Council

College Park councilmembers don't represent us. So, students should run to replace them.

Lexie Werner
October 28, 2019

UMD students unsure how to move forward with Israel divestment debate after SGA vote

The resolution was shot down two weeks ago.

Victoria Ebner
May 9, 2019