UMD will lose $80 million due to COVID-19 — and government aid will only make a dent Along with other Big Ten university presidents, Loh has lobbied Congress for a higher education bailout. Chloe Goldberg April 15, 2020
College Park City Council voices support for Old Leonardtown housing complex demolition The apartment buildings have become too expensive to maintain as of late, the city's park and planning director said. Angela Mecca April 15, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic jolts UMD courses on bioethics, outbreaks with a new sense of urgency Since January, students in these UMD classes have been studying the implications of public health crises. Then, one hit the U.S. Diamondback Staff April 15, 2020
Pregnancy in PG County: Women reflect on bringing new life to state COVID-19 epicenter Women who are expecting during the pandemic face an extra layer of anxieties. Angela Roberts April 14, 2020
UMD campus advocates worry about emotional impact of virtual sexual misconduct hearings Cases will be adjudicated virtually due to the pandemic. Christine Condon April 14, 2020
PG County to require face masks in grocery stores, on buses The directive comes after Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. officials made similar orders this week. Rina Torchinsky April 12, 2020
“An institution”: Friends and colleagues mourn renowned artist David Driskell He died last week of complications from the coronavirus. Diamondback Staff April 10, 2020
UMD education majors adapt to virtual student teaching during pandemic Public school closures have left some student-teaching interns uncertain about how they’ll serve students in a digital environment Chloe Goldberg April 10, 2020
Section of Campus Drive to close April 19 for ongoing Purple Line construction Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the project will continue as scheduled. Angela Mecca April 9, 2020
Black Marylanders are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, state health dept. says Black residents made up nearly 50 percent of patients whose race was recorded. Matt McDonald April 9, 2020