UMD GSG passes resolution in support of accommodation fund for students with disabilities
The resolution calls on this university to establish the fund to “ensure access and equity for graduate students with disabilities.”
The Diamondback’s Fall 2024 Grad Student Guide
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UMD graduate school dean Stephen Roth reflects on first year, future goals
Roth said his priorities include improving retention and graduation rates for underrepresented populations and increasing graduate student diversity.
UMD GSG members plan to focus on food insecurity, student fees
Varaa Kukreti will serve as the 2024-25 GSG president and Divon Pender will serve as the organization’s legislative affairs vice president.
UMD graduate students express mixed feelings over updated parental leave policy
The new policy affects all graduate departments and programs and applies to all instances of birth or adoption.
UMD students hope new Testudo offerings tradition reduces food insecurity on campus
Members from the student organizations will accept donations from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m from Dec. 12 to Dec. 19.
The Diamondback’s Fall 2023 Grad Student Guide
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UMD GSG members encourage more students to join amid high seat vacancy
The group started the semester with fewer representatives than last year, but is now at similar numbers.
‘A community in crisis’: UMD graduate students reflect on mental health challenges
From Oct. 2 to Oct. 6, the GSG collaborated with other organizations at the university to organize two events during the campus-wide Mental Health Awareness Week.
UMD GSG supports health insurance waiver requirement for graduate students
Currently, graduate students can enroll with the plan by choice, while undergraduates are automatically enrolled.