“He can do anything”: UMD alum Robert Klemko shifts from covering sports to COVID-19
Klemko has covered the effects of the pandemic in multiple cities for The Washington Post.
UMD announces move-out instructions for students living in dorms
Students can schedule an appointment to move out of their dorm between May 23 and June 7.
The new #SeeMeUMD is asking admin for more academic protections during COVID-19
The proposed protections aim to keep students from failing their online classes.
With jobs and internships in jeopardy, some UMD students are changing their summer plans
Some students are turning to summer classes to fill their time.
As finals approach, UMD students find new ways to sacrifice to Testudo
A pre-finals campus tradition, many students rub the nose of the mascot's statue and leave a gift underneath it in the hopes of recieving good luck on exams. But this year, many are finding ways to do so virtually.
UMD is awarding fellowships to some PhD students whose research was disrupted by COVID-19
Nominations for the fellowships can be submitted until July 1.
Some of UMD’s international students fear their future is in limbo amid COVID-19
For some, the coronavirus could mean reconsidering staying enrolled at this university.
UMD’s undocumented student coordinator position to remain vacant in the fall
The coordinator's responsibilities will be distributed to other staff members.
UMD receives approval for $21 million in funding from CARES Act to cover pandemic losses
Half of the funding will be directed toward students considered eligible by the federal government.
With many UMD students learning from home, differing time zones amplify struggles to adapt
Classes have been held virtually since March 30.