Here’s a look at the 2 questions on the 2025 SGA ballot Students can vote online on the two ballot questions during the SGA election, which runs from April 1 to 3. Lillian Glaros March 31, 2025
UMD students campaign ahead of SGA divestment referendum The SGA passed an emergency bill on March 5 to hold the nonbinding campuswide referendum during the election, which is from April 1 to 3. Pera Onal March 31, 2025
Meet the 2 candidates running for 2025-26 SGA president Two candidates are running for student body president this year, with Strive UMD’s Graham Firosz facing Our College Park’s Dhruvak Mirani. Lauren Frank March 31, 2025
UMD SGA overturns president’s veto of act calling for recognition of Graduate Labor Union Unionization would allow graduate student workers to negotiate for a contract and on working conditions, including wages and hours. Anastasia Merkulova March 15, 2025
UMD faculty members petition for divestment from fossil fuel industry This university’s 17 for Peace and Justice chapter launched the faculty petition as part of a broader divestment campaign at a joint event on March 4. Oliver Mack March 14, 2025
UMD SGA will no longer hold referendum on Metro discount program after presidential veto Student Government Association president Reese Artero’s veto comes one week after the SGA voted overwhelmingly to approve the campuswide referendum 23-2. Lauren Frank March 14, 2025
UMD students will vote on divestment from defense companies in April’s SGA election The ballot question comes months after more than 650 students signed a petition demanding the SGA add the question to its 2025 election ballot. Diamondback Staff March 7, 2025
UMD SGA to hold referendum on proposed health center fee this spring The nonbinding question will appear on the upcoming Student Government Association election ballot in April. Lauren Frank February 28, 2025
Prince George’s County Executive candidates discuss job security, housing at UMD SGA town hall Eleven candidates are vying for county executive after Democrat Angela Alsobrooks secured her seat in the U.S. Senate. Mayah Nachman February 26, 2025
UMD SGA passes resolution to endorse Maryland General Assembly bills SGA will advocate for more than 40 state bills under the resolution, which include legislation on climate, student accessibility and food insecurity. Lauren Frank February 21, 2025