It shouldn’t take UMD so long to do the bare minimum for anti-racism Francis Scott Key was a slaveowner. It’s obvious that his name has no place at UMD. Shreya Vuttaluru April 22, 2021
Kislay Parashar is prioritizing inclusivity at UMD in his bid for SGA president Parashar is the only candidate vying for SGA president this year. Sofia Garay April 20, 2021
Black student leaders are pushing for change at UMD. Here are their 31 demands. Explore the history, context and motivation behind each demand — and the steps administrators have taken to address them so far. Diamondback Staff April 6, 2021
UMD SGA kicks off virtual ‘Earth Month’ to educate students on sustainability The events, which include weekly movie nights and raffles to win plants, will begin April 1. Sofia Garay April 1, 2021
UMD to monitor students to decide if test-optional applications should be permanent The study will take place during the 2022 and 2023 semesters. Sofia Garay March 25, 2021
UMD Counseling Center director discusses mental health support initiatives at SGA meeting “Student voice is critical,” Dr. Chetan Joshi said. Sofia Garay March 11, 2021
SGA votes to sponsor weeklong event for eating disorder awareness It'll take place starting February 22, and it's aimed at informing students about eating disorders and teaching them how to talk about them with loved ones. Sofia Garay February 18, 2021
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 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
UMD SGA backs student-led fight to free on-campus apartment tenants from their leases Student advocates have also garnered support from elected officials and hired a legal team. Angela Roberts December 3, 2020