Here are some of the bills UMD SGA passed this year
SGA passed several initiatives during the 2024-25 academic year in response to student activism and federal and state legislation.
UMD set to add brighter, more energy efficient lights to McKeldin Mall
The Student Government Association’s annual safety walk found that lighting levels were a concern among university community members.
UMD symposium highlights political impacts on education
The event featured five education professionals from subjects such as law, policy and journalism.
UMD GSG elects new executive board members for 2025-26 school year
Journalism doctoral student Keegan Clements-Housser will serve as the GSG’s 2025-26 president, while Ivy Lyons and Sydney Overton were elected vice presidents.
UMD researchers left with uncertain future after NSF cuts 14 grants
The grants make up a part of the 70 grants — totaling about $12 million — that have been cancelled or paused at this university since Trump returned to office in January.
UMD RHA bills passed include student voter registration, accessibility resolutions
Outgoing RHA vice president Michelle Ameyaw said although there have been less bills passed this year than last, the smaller number shows the intention.
Hundreds of UMD community members gather for second annual Big Queer Photo
This university was ranked as the nation’s top LGBTQ+ university in 2023 and has remained in the top 25 since 2020.
UMD students voice concerns on AC outages during heating transition
Some students at this university faced air conditioning outages in late April. All residence halls with air conditioning are now functioning.
UMD releases report with recommendations for fraternities, sororities on campus
The recommendations come more than a year after this university placed a cease and desist order on all IFC and PHA chapters last March.
UMD aims to support laid-off federal workers with resource hub, AI certificate program
Thousands of federal employees were fired after President Donald Trump’s administration slashed funding for federal departments and eliminated positions.