UMD performance, arts students adapt to online learning — without a stage or dance studio One dance student is using a parking lot to practice her craft. Clara Longo de Freitas April 9, 2020
UMD community reflects on celebrating Passover apart from family and friends The university's Jewish Student Center is helping students hold Seder dinners in College Park. Clara Longo de Freitas April 8, 2020
After move online, UMD students and professors struggle to replicate hands-on lab courses Regular lab experiments are off-limits. Clara Longo de Freitas April 2, 2020
UMD students will receive partial refunds and credit for room, board, other fees Fees for parking, athletics and student facilities are among those included. Clara Longo de Freitas April 2, 2020
“In God’s hands”: How UMD’s religious communities are keeping the faith amid the pandemic As covid-19 upends life in the U.S., some students lean on their faith to ground them. Clara Longo de Freitas April 1, 2020
USM presidents support partial refunds of student fees, chancellor says The chancellor will decide on the refunds. Clara Longo de Freitas March 26, 2020
UMD research team finds link between racism and poor community health — by using Twitter The team tracked tweets that mention race and saw how they lined up with the cardiovascular disease cases in an area. Clara Longo de Freitas March 24, 2020
Here’s how a UMD student-led drone company is taking flight The drones are integrated with 360-degree cameras that can capture virtual tours. Clara Longo de Freitas March 24, 2020
UMD international students feel stranded as COVID-19 devastates their home countries As the coronavirus spreads, some international students aren't returning home. Clara Longo de Freitas March 21, 2020
UMD suspends all remaining spring study abroad programs The university suspended programs in Italy, China and South Korea earlier this semester. Clara Longo de Freitas March 14, 2020