UMD RHA criticizes South Campus Commons, Courtyards for haphazard move-out instructions Senators urged the apartment complexes to "substantially increase" communication to students moving forward. Kanika Mehra April 1, 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
More than 800 UMD students received help from the crisis fund amid coronavirus pandemic Students from every college at UMD have applied for the fund, said a coordinator. Freelance Reporter March 31, 2020
UMD union still concerned on-campus workers aren’t getting proper supplies, guidance After a conference call with university and state officials, the union is hopeful remaining issues will be resolved this week. Angela Roberts March 31, 2020
“Every count means money”: UMD to host virtual census event to encourage student participation The hour-long event will be hosted on Instagram Live on April 1 at 5 p.m. Lillian Andemicael March 31, 2020
“Our class really lost a lot”: UMD seniors petition to postpone in-person commencement The University of Maryland cancelled in-person commencement due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Luciana Perez-Uribe March 30, 2020
“Trying to make lemonade out of lemons”: UMD professors prepare to move classes online Faculty say some classes are easier to adapt than others. Matt McDonald March 30, 2020
UMD students will have free access to virtual textbooks for the rest of the semester The service will be provided until May 25. Kanika Mehra March 29, 2020
Small businesses in College Park struggle through coronavirus pandemic The Board and Brew and Vigilante Coffee are among the small businesses hit hard so far. Jonathan Tercasio March 28, 2020
“A blind decision”: High schoolers considering UMD to decide with no more in-person tours The decision deadline is May 1. Freelance Reporter March 27, 2020