“Cold shoulder”: Students blast UMD administration for grading decision at town hall The town hall comes days after the university announced it would not implement pass/fail grading this fall. Amanda Hernández November 20, 2020
SGA unanimously passes resolution asking UMD to reconsider pass/fail decision UMD instead extended the deadline for students to withdraw from a class by three weeks. Lyna Bentahar November 19, 2020
Maryland legislators discuss the election and MGA spring session at town hall The event was hosted by this university's Student Government Association. Freelance Reporter November 11, 2020
UMD experts advise students on taking care of their mental health during the pandemic The panelists encouraged students to maintain schedules that included going outside, taking walks and disengaging from the news. Lyna Bentahar October 30, 2020
UMD organizations fight to reform policing on campus While some groups have launched committees, others say that change requires action. Madison Peek October 23, 2020
UMD Latinx organizations hope stronger relationship with SGA will help outreach efforts Latinx student leaders worked with SGA over the past month to improve their partnership. Lyna Bentahar October 16, 2020
UMD SGA to have Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American caucus for first time Student leaders who are members of this community cheered the group's creation. Lyna Bentahar October 6, 2020
President Pines answers questions on safety of workers, social justice at SGA meeting Pines also defended the university’s decision to move forward with blended learning. Lyna Bentahar September 24, 2020
UMD SGA postpones annual safety walk due to COVID-19 concerns The event was supposed to be held this month. Lyna Bentahar September 17, 2020
SGA votes to add CFO position to bylaws, holds off on confirming role’s payment Students elected Kane Zambelli as chief financial officer in April. Lyna Bentahar September 3, 2020