UMD opted out of location-tracking technology for contact tracing, citing privacy concerns
The university's current COVID-19 response includes other virtual initiatives.
UMD researcher awarded $3.5 million to develop a Lyme disease vaccine
Maryland has the 12th highest incidence of Lyme disease among all states.
UMD launches interdisciplinary research initiative to support new professors
The program is one of President Pines’ initial goals.
Emissions, natural gas use down at UMD amid COVID-19 shutdown
The university’s power plant saw a 24 percent reduction from last year in natural gas use in March and April, according to a report from Facilities Management.
Students are flocking to virtual summer classes amid the pandemic
The business school saw the highest increase in summer class enrollment per class, according to a Diamondback analysis.
Joining a nationwide race, UMD researchers search for treatment, vaccine for COVID-19
The work of these researchers has been made possible, in part, by grants awarded by this university's Division of Research.
As semester nears end, UMD is working on a plan for research to return to campus
A campus task force is providing recommendations on how research should return to campus.
RNA research at UMD could give insight on new coronavirus strain
Other viruses like polio, the flu and hepatitis C are influenced by RNA.
UMD and College Park employees bought 50 homes through this program
The program provides $15,000 toward closing costs for city and university employees for new home purchases in College Park.
UMD reacts to scientists photographing a black hole for the first time
"Seeing the image reminded me of the giddy feeling I had as a boy when I first learned about black holes."