UMD SGA’s second mental health town hall opens discussion on body image, eating disorders The event's panelists discussed coping mechanisms and ways to talk about eating disorders with loved ones. Lyna Bentahar November 17, 2020
UMD experts advise students on taking care of their mental health during the pandemic The panelists encouraged students to maintain schedules that included going outside, taking walks and disengaging from the news. Lyna Bentahar October 30, 2020
Prince George’s County Board of Education approves construction plan for six schools It's the first school district in the country to approve a public-private partnership. Lyna Bentahar October 26, 2020
UMD Latinx organizations hope stronger relationship with SGA will help outreach efforts Latinx student leaders worked with SGA over the past month to improve their partnership. Lyna Bentahar October 16, 2020
Native American academics talk integrating indigenous history into curricula in panel Panelists spoke about how they have worked to integrate Native history and culture into their respective universities. Lyna Bentahar October 13, 2020
UMD SGA to have Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American caucus for first time Student leaders who are members of this community cheered the group's creation. Lyna Bentahar October 6, 2020
President Pines answers questions on safety of workers, social justice at SGA meeting Pines also defended the university’s decision to move forward with blended learning. Lyna Bentahar September 24, 2020
UMD Black Faculty and Staff Association shares concerns about COVID policies at town hall The 23 positive cases at Denton Hall alarmed some members. Lyna Bentahar September 24, 2020
UMD SGA postpones annual safety walk due to COVID-19 concerns The event was supposed to be held this month. Lyna Bentahar September 17, 2020
Pines talks social injustice, COVID-19 in State of the Campus address to UMD Senate This was Pines' first official address to the Senate. Lyna Bentahar September 9, 2020