UMD SGA votes in support of increasing student fees, funding gender-affirming care
The revenue from the fee increase would assist in funding student groups, according to SGA speaker of the legislature Eliav Hamburger.
UMD SGA committee proposes student-driven mural program in Stamp
The mural, which will be located near the Greg Heffley statue on Stamp’s ground floor under the proposal, would be designed around a specific annual theme.
UMD SGA looks to increase pedestrian, bicyclist safety on Knox Road
Some university community members say the road is dangerous and that College Park should add new safety measures.
UMD SGA election ballot will include question about increasing student activities fee
The referendum question comes after the Student Government Association cut student groups’ budgets throughout this academic year.
UMD SGA, Dining Services look to expand kosher dining on campus
Maryland Hillel offers its own kosher dining plan, but some students feel the hours and location are often inaccessible.
UMD SGA debates election reform, passes six bills in longest meeting of semester
In the meeting that lasted more than six hours, the SGA passed bills regarding bus shelters, student fees, off-campus housing and class availability.
UMD DOTS hopes new bike racks will alleviate overcrowded micromobility parking
Although there is more parking capacity than micromobility vehicles, students say they still struggle to find parking in certain parts of campus.
UMD SGA Safety Walk highlights broken lighting, inaccessible crosswalks
The SGA will compile issues noted during the safety walk into an audit.
UMD’s values don’t lie in building names. They are in its actions.
If our buildings are bleak, plastering shiny new letters outside in the name of values is like putting makeup on a pig.
UMD SGA offers positive outreach, gender-affirming resources to LGBTQ+ students
SGA members on the diversity, equity and inclusion committee wrote supportive letters, which LGBTQ+ students could pick up Friday.