Some UMD students have the flu and common cold. The pandemic has changed how they respond.
Students say the realization of getting sick — even if isn't COVID-19 — can be anxiety-inducing.
Return of in-person campus life has made some UMD students anxious, uncertain
Some students have struggled to adjust to the return of crowded public spaces and dozens of masked social interactions each day.
UMD to expand COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic individuals
The university is also encouraging community members to wear KN95 masks in classrooms and dorms.
Residents of six UMD dorms can resume water usage after sewage backup is cleared
Students in the dorms have been advised to avoid using sinks, toilets, showers and laundry facilities in their buildings.
DOTS still advises shuttle drivers to admit riders without masks. Some drivers are upset.
Shuttle-UM drivers do not have to transport unmasked passengers if it makes them uncomfortable.
Free emergency contraceptive pills are now available at the UMD health center
The initiative is part of a two-year pilot program.
UMD orders mandatory COVID-19 testing for four Cumberland Hall floors
The university also identified clusters of positive cases in several dorms, including Ellicott and Centreville halls.
UMD’s LGBT Equity Center is now the LGBTQ+ Equity Center
Community members commended the change, calling it a pathway for more inclusivity on campus.
Maryland Images returns to in-person campus tours starting this fall
Many Images tour guides say in-person tours will bring back the connection between students and guides.
UMD SGA discusses three bills aiming to improve community health
The bills focus on sexual assault awareness, mental health first aid training and a social media push on free emergency contraceptives.