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
Man stabbed near College Park Shopping Center Police issued an all clear after the suspect and two males left the scene. Rina Torchinsky 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
No fans will be allowed at NCAA tournament games amid coronavirus concern Only essential staff and families will be permitted at March Madness games, the NCAA announced. Andy Kostka March 11, 2020
As coronavirus spreads, UMD’s graduate school modifies its policy on remote defenses The university announced Tuesday that students should not plan on returning to the campus until at least April 10. Angela Roberts March 11, 2020
At least 5 journalism students, staff self-quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure The individuals attended a conference where someone tested presumptively positive for the virus. Rina Torchinsky March 11, 2020
A pair of Maryland bills would change the way educational institutions respond to mold The bill comes after students found mold in at least 10 dorms at the University of Maryland in 2018. Matt McDonald March 11, 2020