USM assembles COVID-19 task force to mobilize research, guide state policy Laurie Locascio, UMD's vice president for research, will head the group. Chloe Goldberg April 20, 2020
Maryland receives half a million COVID-19 tests from South Korea Gov. Larry Hogan said his wife, the country's first Korean American first lady, championed the operation. Clara Longo de Freitas April 20, 2020
UMD to hold online commencement in May, open December ceremony for spring grads Spring graduates and guests will also receive tickets to a football game on Sept. 12. Rina Torchinsky April 20, 2020
Route 1 Mask Match recruits volunteers to sew, distribute face coverings for those in need The group has already delivered nearly 60 masks and received over 850 requests. Jonathan Tercasio April 20, 2020
“A huge part of my life”: UMD students plan alternative Pride celebrations Students are still looking for ways to celebrate Pride come June. Freelance Reporter April 20, 2020
Some College Park hotels are issuing refunds after commencement cancellation Many local hotels are seeing an increase in cancellations due to spring events no longer taking place. Freelance Reporter April 19, 2020
Horns blaring, demonstrators flock to Annapolis to condemn stay-at-home order Protesters in Maryland joined others in state capitals such as Austin, Texas, and Carson City, Nevada. Matt McDonald April 19, 2020
UMD community mourns student Trevor Quinn, remembered for his kindness and wit He died last week at the age of 20. Clara Longo de Freitas April 18, 2020
Police searching for 3-5 armed suspects after shooting inside The Enclave apartments The victim was taken to the hospital and appeared to be in stable condition. Clara Longo de Freitas April 18, 2020
“The frontline”: Some system nursing students will graduate early to join COVID-19 fight The University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore is accelerating their program so students can join the workforce. Chloe Goldberg April 17, 2020