State officials say Maryland could receive COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week "It is absolutely critical that we continue to fight this virus with everything we got.” Brent Abel December 8, 2020
Various types of COVID-19 tests are offered at and around UMD. Here’s how they differ. Antigen and PCR tests alike are conducted on UMD's campus. Brent Abel December 1, 2020
Here’s how UMD fits into recent COVID-19 testing investigations At a press conference, Gov. Larry Hogan denied any flaws with the tests. Brent Abel November 29, 2020
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan ups police presence statewide to enforce COVID-19 guidelines The announcement comes as the state reaches a 6.88 percent seven-day positivity rate. Brent Abel November 23, 2020
Gov. Hogan names College Park quantum computing company one of top state start-ups IonQ is currently the only quantum computing system working with both Amazon and Microsoft. Brent Abel November 20, 2020
Gov. Hogan announces limitations on bars and restaurants in Maryland The announcement comes as the state sees a spike in COVID-19 cases. Brent Abel November 17, 2020
Q&A: Spyridon Marinopoulos is UMD’s Health Center next director Marinopoulos will begin his role in January. Brent Abel November 1, 2020
Technica channels inclusivity in virtual hackathon for women and non-binary students The virtual event attracted students from six continents. Brent Abel October 27, 2020
A Halloween without pumpkins: UMD fights effects of climate change on Maryland crops Climate change can also explain why the fall foliage is a looking a little less vivid this year. Brent Abel October 22, 2020
UMD students trek to Women’s March in D.C. Ahead of the Nov. 3 elections, organizers sought to remind people of the energy of the original Women's March. Brent Abel October 19, 2020