UMD SGA election ballot will include question about increasing student activities fee The referendum question comes after the Student Government Association cut student groups’ budgets throughout this academic year. Lillian Glaros March 28, 2024
Abel Amene hopes to focus on transportation, food insecurity in new UMD SGA role On Feb. 21, the 38-year-old Ethiopian native was appointed as a representative for this university’s Student Government Association. Lillian Glaros March 6, 2024
UMD SGA, Dining Services look to expand kosher dining on campus Maryland Hillel offers its own kosher dining plan, but some students feel the hours and location are often inaccessible. Lillian Glaros March 1, 2024
UMD SGA supports tour guides seeking pay, state financial literacy initiative The SGA bill supports an open letter sent by nearly 100 current tour guides that calls for all Maryland Images workers to receive minimum wage pay. Lillian Glaros February 29, 2024
UMD SGA introduces bill to engage students on Maryland General Assembly legislation Each year, the Student Government Association crafts a list of Maryland General Assembly legislation to lobby for focusing on issues important to students. Lillian Glaros February 14, 2024
UMD SGA event promotes the importance of consent, healthy relationships Student attendees made self-care baskets, filling them with lotions, face masks, condoms and more. Lillian Glaros February 13, 2024
UMD launches program to boost student entrepreneurship, multidisciplinary research Students who win the competition can receive from $250,000 to $2 million in funding for their venture. Lillian Glaros February 11, 2024
Campus Drive reopens after gas line struck The road was closed to vehicles for several hours Tuesday as a gas line was struck, according to a UMPD alert at 11:20 a.m. Lillian Glaros February 6, 2024
UMD SGA launches initiative to promote healthy relationships The Student Government Association passed an initiative funding an event to raise awareness about consent and healthy relationships. Lillian Glaros February 1, 2024
Public officials, election experts discuss voting in 2024 at UMD summit In a panel about election-related communication, discussions about youth involvement prevailed. Lillian Glaros January 31, 2024