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title: Denouncing antisemitism and hate in all forms
date: 2026-03-30T10:15:00-04:00
author: Nicole Joie
canonical_url: "https://president.umd.edu/news/denouncing-antisemitism-and-hate-in-all-forms"
section: News
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# Denouncing antisemitism and hate in all forms

*March 30, 2026* — by Nicole Joie
> On behalf of the university, I would like to stress that we strongly condemn antisemitism and all acts of hate. They are inconsistent with our institutional mission and values as a community. 

Campus community,

Moments ago, UMPD Chief Mitchell informed the campus of an active investigation into an alleged hate crime. A since-deleted image that targets a Jewish member of our community was posted on social media, and it is absolutely abhorrent and unacceptable.

On behalf of the university, I would like to stress that we strongly condemn antisemitism and all acts of hate. They are inconsistent with our institutional mission and values as a community. We have extended support and other services to those impacted. UMPD continues investigating to determine who posted the message and to hold them accountable.

I remind every member of our community that if you see or hear hateful language or actions to report it immediately to UMPD. Also, a reminder that[ Bias Incident Support Services](https://click.email.umd.edu/?qs=eyJkZWtJZCI6IjRmMzc1M2ZlLWJkYTEtNDBiMS1iZDk1LWM5OGQ0ZTk3ZmIxMiIsImRla1ZlcnNpb24iOjEsIml2IjoiZk5Jamhmbk5LQUE0MUpQRVVTa2pSUT09IiwiY2lwaGVyVGV4dCI6ImMwUDdzenM1a2NOSEQzdXZ0T3hFYm9yczNzd2YwMkRJZFVXRG9tZXUreWdVbmZCblZtTWNaMEtwUU0wOGxXL3hTR3NSN1JYNE5SUWhEOXUxSFFyZEwxOEtoRm5WeW5lbmxYelNJNFg1elNnQU9OU1R4RkVwSTBVPSIsImF1dGhUYWciOiJEOXUxSFFyZEwxOEtoRm5WeW5lbmxRPT0ifQ%3D%3D) are available for any UMD students, faculty and staff who may be affected by incidents of hate or bias. The [Counseling Center](https://click.email.umd.edu/?qs=eyJkZWtJZCI6IjkzOGRkYTZmLTgyYzEtNDE1NS1iMDQ0LTIzMmQ3MDU0NjI1NyIsImRla1ZlcnNpb24iOjEsIml2IjoiS3dpZTc0endXZ2xCRC8vbHlsTlJNZz09IiwiY2lwaGVyVGV4dCI6Ikh2S3d2bEFBYmRFMlVpaEhTdGNBaC83ZjhNV1ZCN2ZnR1loNkVpb1pKM09PcjJFM0p0dWZtZnN2MGRmUHFISDdScEtxYlY4MGNKN1V2T2kyVDgzRlMxZDRWS29oM2R2b1RDc0ludStNOEZvSlFRLy81Y3BUVVRJPSIsImF1dGhUYWciOiJ2T2kyVDgzRlMxZDRWS29oM2R2b1RBPT0ifQ%3D%3D) and [Dean of Students Office](https://click.email.umd.edu/?qs=eyJkZWtJZCI6ImRhYjRkZmIwLTg0YTItNGVkMS1hMTllLWQxMzhjYWFjYTQwOSIsImRla1ZlcnNpb24iOjEsIml2IjoiUkVTckcrNGNPbEtLaFpsanluZzI2dz09IiwiY2lwaGVyVGV4dCI6IkhkeXlNMkZ3bWN5d0VncXFvV1ZHaEx4QXFYdkJYd0RxT052UGc3QjdWOEZpK3BidmJKVWJjRXU5ak8zOU9idVJMNVZlckNCc0lHTGhldi90NUJTMTdlOC9vTnUzRmUvYUMwUkVxeHZ1SERwU2lvV1pZOHA0TnVzPSIsImF1dGhUYWciOiJldi90NUJTMTdlOC9vTnUzRmUvYUN3PT0ifQ%3D%3D) are also available to support students.

Today marks the beginning of our SGA elections. These elections are student-run, online and, like every election, must take place according to applicable policies and procedures, while prioritizing the safety of our campus community.

Sincerely,


**Signature of President Darryll Pines**

**Darryll J. Pines**  
*President, University of Maryland*  
He/Him/His

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