A distillery powered by UMD alumni has pivoted to producing hand sanitizer The Beltsville business is among hundreds across the U.S. making the move. Rina Torchinsky April 7, 2020
UMD students can expect fee refunds by April 30 Students are encouraged to sign up for direct deposit to get their refund faster, officials said. Rina Torchinsky April 6, 2020
UMD student who worked at front desk in Denton Hall tests positive for coronavirus They have not been on campus since March 13. Rina Torchinsky March 26, 2020
UMD students express frustration with move-out guidelines and communication The university postponed move-out indefinitely Wednesday. Rina Torchinsky March 26, 2020
Fourth UMD community member tests positive for coronavirus The staff member was known to be on campus only on March 12. Rina Torchinsky March 22, 2020
UMD places “severe” restrictions on research due to coronavirus pandemic An application process is being developed for researchers who want to continue their work on-campus. Rina Torchinsky March 21, 2020
UMD student tests positive for coronavirus after studying abroad in Spain The student did not come to campus after leaving Spain, officials said. Rina Torchinsky March 20, 2020
Prince George’s County man is the first person to die of coronavirus in Maryland The man was in his 60s and had an underlying medical condition. Rina Torchinsky March 18, 2020
Hogan orders Maryland bars, restaurants to close as coronavirus spreads Drive-thru and food delivery services will continue to operate, he said. Rina Torchinsky March 16, 2020
UMD closes office in Discovery District as a building worker is tested for coronavirus Employees who work in the Manokin Building were told to stay home on Thursday. Rina Torchinsky March 12, 2020