This UMD student created solar-powered phone charging equipment for umbrellas Five umbrellas will be equipped with solar-powered charging technology by April. Clara Longo de Freitas March 12, 2020
Terps for Bernie members know Sanders’ chances are slim, but aren’t giving up on his ideas Former Vice President Joe Biden beat out Sanders in all but two primary states Tuesday. Chloe Goldberg March 12, 2020
UMD cancels classes Friday as Maryland activates national guard Maryland had confirmed 12 cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday afternoon. Diamondback Staff March 12, 2020
Big Ten cancels all spring sports due to coronavirus Among the sports affected are men’s and women’s lacrosse, baseball and softball, women’s tennis, golf and track and field. Andy Kostka March 12, 2020
NCAA announces cancellation of March Madness, ending men’s and women’s basketball seasons For Maryland, the men’s and women’s basketball seasons ended with Big Ten titles. Eric Myers March 12, 2020
UMD suspends all study abroad programs in Europe The university offered 125 programs there this spring. Carmen Molina Acosta March 12, 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
UMD grad school set to draft policy guiding students in switching advisers The process is often confusing and fraught with anxiety for students. Angela Roberts March 12, 2020
UMD graduate students demonstrate in solidarity with strikers at UC-Santa Cruz They're lobbying for unionization rights for graduate workers at this university. Angela Roberts March 12, 2020
Fans barred from Big Ten men’s basketball tournament, games at Maryland Fans will be barred from Maryland Athletics events due to coronavirus until at least April 10. Andy Kostka March 11, 2020