SGA supports initiative that accelerates UMD’s decarbonization goal from 2050 to 2035
Part of the plan would renew the Combined Heat and Power Plant on Route 1 to make it more environmentally friendly.
UMD SGA unable to override veto of mental health excused absence bill
The bill originally passed during a meeting on March 9.
UMD Counseling Center offers new meditation biofeedback headbands to students
Students can check out the headbands from the Counseling Center for up to 40 minutes at a time.
UMD SGA passes bill supporting excused absences for mental health
The University Senate proposed the bill.
UMD graduate students create toy business for parents to help kids with their emotions
Northstar Creations has an Etsy shop with all their products.
UMD students with assistance animals call for better etiquette around their furry friends
Department of Resident Life Service Animal Etiquette guidelines label petting and making noises as distractions for service animals.
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 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.
UMD Counseling Center is seeing even more demand than usual this semester
The increased demand is leading to weeks-long waits for students in non-urgent situations.
With the pandemic ongoing, students should be eased back into school with virtual options
To ease into the transition of regular college life, professors should offer mandatory virtual options for classes and clubs.