UMD SGA debates election reform, passes six bills in longest meeting of semester
In the meeting that lasted more than six hours, the SGA passed bills regarding bus shelters, student fees, off-campus housing and class availability.
UMD to decrease computer science transfer admissions by 90 percent in fall 2024
The requirements will apply to students entering the university beginning in fall 2024 and will not affect students currently attending the university.
UMD SGA, Health Center hold event to raise awareness about sexual health resources
The event included opportunities for students to recount their personal experiences with birth control and birth control resources for students to take home.
UMD SGA Safety Walk highlights broken lighting, inaccessible crosswalks
The SGA will compile issues noted during the safety walk into an audit.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launches service year program at UMD event
Maryland's Service Year Option program provides people ages 18 to 21 in Maryland with a nine-month paid work and mentorship opportunity.
UMD SGA to investigate renaming Francis Scott Key Hall
The committee— called the Key Legacy Assessment Board— will determine whether Francis Scott Key aligns with this university’s mission and values.
UMD SGA offers positive outreach, gender-affirming resources to LGBTQ+ students
SGA members on the diversity, equity and inclusion committee wrote supportive letters, which LGBTQ+ students could pick up Friday.
US House of Representatives subcommittee launches investigation into UMD COVID-19 policies
This investigation stems from concerns that the off-campus quarantine requirement for students who test positive for COVID-19 places unnecessary stress on students.
Food delivery robots could soon come to UMD
If Starship establishes a partnership with this university, the robot would deliver food ordered by students via the GrubHub app.
Affordable textbooks, financial literacy resources top of mind for UMD SGA
The University of Maryland SGA plans to make educational materials more accessible to students to decrease financial stress in the 2023-24 academic year.