UMD SGA members to gather data on student housing costs in College Park They hope the data will influence city decisions. Clara Niel February 5, 2021
UMD SGA to vote on adding a committee that would meet with University Police The bill raises concerns that there is no "defined mechanism" that allows student input about UMPD. Amanda Hernández February 4, 2021
SGA needs to support more programs like the Student Crisis Fund By supplementing the Student Crisis Fund, the SGA finally put the students’ needs first. Maya Rosenberg December 6, 2020
UMD SGA pushes for earlier class registration for double-major and dual-degree students They will now meet with the registrar’s office to push for the bill to become university policy. Lyna Bentahar December 4, 2020
SGA allocates $300,000 to support UMD students in financial emergencies The body also allocated $100,000 to other student support services. Lyna Bentahar December 3, 2020
“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