Despite stipend increases, UMD graduate assistants still struggle financially Many graduate assistants believe stipend increases announced in April 2022 aren't enough. Marwa Barakat September 4, 2022
More than 300 international students take advantage of GSG airport shuttle in August The shuttle took students from Washington-Dulles International Airport to various stops in College Park. Marwa Barakat September 1, 2022
Incoming UMD GSG president wants to tackle student fee concerns Joey Haavik, a graduate student in the International Education Policy program, will start as GSG president July 1. Marwa Barakat June 21, 2022
College Park City Council discusses adding UMD graduate student liaison The council also discussed raising the stipend for student liaisons, which has not been reconsidered in three years. Grace Yarrow May 5, 2022
College Park City Council supports request for state to subsidize graduate housing Graduate students at this university have spoken up about the high cost of housing in College Park. Grace Yarrow March 15, 2022
Grad students’ collective bargaining bill divides UMD Similar bills have been taken to the Maryland legislature 8 times and killed in the past 20 years. Trisha Ahmed January 30, 2022
UMD just raised the minimum graduate stipend. It’s not even close to enough. It's time UMD pays graduate students what they're worth. Guest Opinion November 16, 2021
The Diamondback’s 2021 Graduate Student Guide A special edition to guide current and prospective graduate students at the University of Maryland. Diamondback Staff October 21, 2021
UMD GSG calls for standardized policies for required internships Internship requirements are program-dependent, so some students pay for more credits to complete their internship. Khushboo Rathore October 11, 2021
EcoGrads could offer sustainable, affordable housing option for UMD graduate students “Grad students don’t have any more money than undergrads,” said Jeremy Feldman, a consulting engineer and former university graduate student. “Housing is expensive.” Diamondback Staff September 30, 2021