UMD SGA creates mentorship program for transfer students The program will allow current students to introduce new transfers to campus culture, extracurriculars and events. Sasha Allen March 8, 2023
More than 400 menstrual product dispensers installed on campus as part of UMD SGA initiative The installation is the product of over three years of work from SGA and the Residence Hall Association. Sasha Allen February 22, 2023
UMD SGA’s executive board is all women for the first time in at least 15 years Ayelette Halbfinger, the SGA's president, said she wants to use the team's new dynamic to accomplish more as an organization. Sasha Allen February 20, 2023
UMD SGA to hold monthly cleanups in off-campus areas The clean-ups will target trash left behind from students around the bars, neighborhoods and restaurants just off campus. Sasha Allen February 15, 2023
UMD SGA learns about administrative platform that will replace Testudo The full implementation process of Workday will take at least 5.5 years. This summer, the human resources and finance elements will be rolled out. Marijke Friedman December 1, 2022
UMD SGA passes bill to establish environmental justice council The SGA also passed an act to create an American Sign Language course interest survey. Marijke Friedman November 17, 2022
Counseling center director updates SGA on expansion of mental health services, use of student fees University Counseling Center Director Dr. Chetan Joshi discussed mental health care accessibility, fees and advertising with SGA legislators during their Wednesday meeting. Each student now… Marijke Friedman November 10, 2022
SGA discusses bills on mental health absences, drink testing kits The proposed revisions include specifying that medically necessitated absences include mental health illnesses. Marijke Friedman November 3, 2022
SGA discusses bills on voter referendum guides, gender-affirming care The legislature also passed a bill to host an eating disorder awareness lecture. Marijke Friedman October 27, 2022
A campus umbrella rental system would provide a ray of sunshine on rainy days Students stress about so many things. Staying dry in the rain shouldn't be one of them. Imaan Shikoh October 19, 2022