State officials working to refund students for weeks of room and board The Board of Regents held a virtual meeting Monday to discuss COVID-19. Diamondback Staff March 16, 2020
Worker at a building in UMD’s Discovery District tests negative for coronavirus So far, 37 Marylanders have tested positive, including 10 in Prince George’s County. Jillian Atelsek March 16, 2020
Hogan orders Maryland bars, restaurants to close as coronavirus spreads Drive-thru and food delivery services will continue to operate, he said. Rina Torchinsky March 16, 2020
Maryland General Assembly will adjourn Wednesday until end of May The announcement comes as the governor closed the state's casinos, racetracks and simulcast betting facilities indefinitely. Matt McDonald March 16, 2020
UMD suspends all remaining spring study abroad programs The university suspended programs in Italy, China and South Korea earlier this semester. Clara Longo de Freitas March 14, 2020
“None of it feels real”: UMD students studying in Europe scramble to book flights home President Trump announced Wednesday that he was barring most travel from Europe. Diamondback Staff March 13, 2020
“A discussion piece”: UMD professor’s proposed tax bill used as classroom content The bill was rejected earlier this month. Freelance Reporter March 13, 2020
College Park council cancels array of community events due to coronavirus “The whole point of a public health issue is not to bring everybody together." Angela Mecca March 13, 2020
Peace Corps ranks UMD fourth for volunteer production, jumping ahead six places This university has ranked since 2011, and jumped six places from last year. Freelance Reporter March 13, 2020
After lengthy delays, Hollywood Gateway Park set to open within the next month The community space will be in North College Park. Jonathan Tercasio March 13, 2020