UMD SGA passes bill to establish environmental justice council
The SGA also passed an act to create an American Sign Language course interest survey.
Md. Gov.-elect Wes Moore announces first administrative appointments
Fagan Harris, who has never worked in government before, will be serving as the administration’s chief of staff.
UMD to offer free menstrual products in dorm bathrooms
Once the department has all of the products and dispensers, they will work to roll out the initiative into restrooms as soon as possible.
Counseling center director updates SGA on expansion of mental health services, use of student fees
University Counseling Center Director Dr. Chetan Joshi discussed mental health care accessibility, fees and advertising with SGA legislators during their Wednesday meeting. Each student now…
SGA discusses bills on mental health absences, drink testing kits
The proposed revisions include specifying that medically necessitated absences include mental health illnesses.
Here’s where Md.’s gubernatorial candidates stand on education policy
Education is one of the top issues on voters’ minds ahead of the midterms, according to a September Washington Post-ABC News poll.
SGA discusses bills on voter referendum guides, gender-affirming care
The legislature also passed a bill to host an eating disorder awareness lecture.
SGA passes ‘Reclaim the Red’ bills to raise awareness about campus sexual assaults
The University of Maryland SGA passed several bills to further its “Reclaim the Red” initiative Wednesday. This initiative stems from the Student Government Association’s sexual…
As war rages in Ukraine, students push for new UMD courses on the country
When Faina Pensy began her freshman year at the University of Maryland, she hoped her coursework would help her connect with her heritage.
UMD SGA members visit bars to encourage voter registration
This university has a partnership with TurboVote, a website that helps users register to vote and make a plan for voting.