UMD grads were hopeful about this year’s collective bargaining bill. Then, COVID-19 hit.
The legislation would have allowed graduate student workers to unionize legally.
UMD GSG agrees on changes to constitution, clarifying language and reshuffling exec board
Under the revised constitution, the body would have two vice presidents instead of its current eight.
Tax issues surrounding international student pay prompts GSG to suggest exec board changes
Students who are on F-1 visas can't work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.
UMD GSG will fund dining hall swipes for students struggling with food insecurity
Each card will hold enough money for 10 swipes.
A GSG measure would push faculty to add language supporting students with kids to syllabi
The resolution was authored by a mother of three.
UMD Senate struggles to recruit more grad students
Fewer than 20 graduate students applied to run for a position.
At UMD, doctoral students depend on their advisers. What can happen when things go wrong?
Part 1 of a two-part look into this complex and often fraught relationship.
Developers present ideas for new UMD grad student housing near The Domain
The “Western Gateway Project" is set to be built near the Domain.
GSG backs state bill that would give graduate student workers collective bargaining rights
The bill is set to be proposed in the state legislature in January.
After months of pushback, Seven Springs apartments will again host a Shuttle-UM stop
The bus is only returning for one semester.