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UMD SGA passes act demanding protections for undocumented, international students

The act demands this university implement measures such as creating clear protocols for responding to ICE-related incidents and refusing voluntary disclosure of student records.

Lauren Frank
February 14, 2025

UMD students petition SGA for campuswide vote on divestment from defense companies

This university’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter created the petition for a general vote, or referendum, earlier in November.

Diamondback Staff
December 3, 2024

UMD SGA allocates more than $1,700 in additional funding for gender-affirming care items

The bill continues a spring 2023 program where SGA allocated $1,500 to the LGBTQ+ Equity Center for gender-affirming care items.

Sanya Wason
November 22, 2024

UMD SGA fails to advance resolution calling on divestment from defense companies

Legislators listened to an hour of student testimony about the resolution before evaluating whether to uphold or overturn an unfavorable committee report.

Natalie Weger
November 7, 2024

UMD SGA committee votes unfavorably on divestment resolution

The SGA legislature on Wednesday can either vote to uphold the committee’s unfavorable report or vote to overturn the report.

Sam Gauntt
November 6, 2024

Lack of lighting, uneven sidewalk cracks headline UMD SGA Safety Walk findings

Event attendees included Student Government Association committee members, university personnel and University of Maryland Police.

Sanya Wason
October 30, 2024

A look at how UMD manages its endowment

This university’s SGA is expected to discuss a resolution calling on the University System of Maryland Foundation to divest from certain companies.

Keira Hardesty
October 29, 2024

UMD SGA passes resolution in support of national anti-hazing bill

The Stop Campus Hazing Act requires higher education institutions to disclose hazing incidents and develop programs to prevent it.

Sanya Wason
September 26, 2024

UMD SGA passes bill to promote campus accessibility

The bill ensures the Student Government Association will focus on accessibility through universal design standards.

Sanya Wason
September 13, 2024

UMD SGA plans to prioritize transparency, student voter turnout

The University of Maryland SGA executive board plans to prioritize transparency and increasing student voter turnout during the 2024-25 academic year.

Sanya Wason
September 10, 2024