UMD Senate discusses community’s mental health moving forward
The university's Counseling Center saw a 26 percent increase in after hour crisis calls in 2021.
UMD students roll out full version of contact information app
Developers launched the beta version of Soshi, which allows students to share their social media handles and emails, in November.
UMD One Love holds partner violence awareness workshop for SGA, GSG
Community members said that situations of partner violence can look different for graduate and undergraduate students.
UMD commuters continue to face overcrowding, inconsistent arrival times on #141 bus
The #141 Shuttle-UM Park and Ride from Gaithersburg makes six trips a day and the university currently provides two shuttles per stop.
College applicants say UMD’s test-optional policy is more inclusive
The university extended the test optional opportunity to the 2022 and 2023 application cycles.
UMD students look to restaurants like Pupuseria La Familiar for culture, community
The pupuseria brings El Salvador to College Park through food, language and culture.
Contract Dining Services employees want to see better benefits
Even if they go through multiple contracts, these employees aren't always guaranteed full-time employment.
UMD students share COVID safety concerns about the spring semester
The university announced in January it would proceed with in-person instruction for the spring.
UMD RHA votes in support of $15 minimum wage for student workers
The current plan has student workers receiving $15 minimum wage by 2025.
UMD SGA lists mental health, student fees as key priorities
Ahead of the legislative body's spring term, student leaders discussed a variety of initiatives and issues they plan to tackle.