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UMD GSG urges university to lower fees, administrative costs for international students

The resolutions call on this university to change the fee structure for Maryland English Institute courses and to abolish the $125 per semester international student fee.

Anastasia Merkulova
March 25, 2025

UMD tightens hiring guidelines amid Maryland budget deficit

The measures come as Maryland faces a $2.7 billion deficit. Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposal includes $111 million in budget cuts to the University System of Maryland.

Lillian Glaros
March 21, 2025

UMD student charged after portable recording device found in Johnson-Whittle Hall bathroom

Noah White, a Johnson-Whittle Hall resident, was charged with visual surveillance in a private area.

Akshaj Gaur
March 18, 2025

UMD SGA overturns president’s veto of act calling for recognition of Graduate Labor Union

Unionization would allow graduate student workers to negotiate for a contract and on working conditions, including wages and hours.

Anastasia Merkulova
March 15, 2025

UMD faculty members petition for divestment from fossil fuel industry

This university’s 17 for Peace and Justice chapter launched the faculty petition as part of a broader divestment campaign at a joint event on March 4.

Oliver Mack
March 14, 2025

UMD, College Park community members celebrate Iftar with prayer, food

Iftar is the sunset meal to break the daily fast during Ramadan and is traditionally broken with dates or water.

Lillian Glaros
March 14, 2025

UMD SGA will no longer hold referendum on Metro discount program after presidential veto

Student Government Association president Reese Artero’s veto comes one week after the SGA voted overwhelmingly to approve the campuswide referendum 23-2.

Lauren Frank
March 14, 2025

Portable recording device found in Johnson-Whittle Hall bathroom

UMPD collected the recording device and did not find any additional devices during a canvas of the rest of the building’s bathrooms.

Marijke Friedman
March 12, 2025

UMD international students prepare for uncertainty after Trump’s executive orders

International students at this university have expressed concerns about how recent policies may affect their ability to stay in the United States.

Anastasia Merkulova
March 12, 2025

UMD community members detail fear, anxiety after Trump’s immigration enforcement orders

In recent weeks, Trump has signed multiple executive orders to strengthen immigration enforcement and promised mass deportations nationwide.

Sanya Wason
March 11, 2025