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
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
“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
PG County resident is Maryland’s first case of community COVID-19 transmission The patient had no known exposure through travel or an infected individual. Christine Condon 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
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
UMBC, Towson, Salisbury, American extend spring breaks as area coronavirus cases mount Both universities cancelled classes as they prepare to move courses online. Sahana Jayaraman March 10, 2020
UMD prepares for potential move online in light of Maryland coronavirus cases Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan confirmed five coronavirus cases in the state as of Sunday. Diamondback Staff March 9, 2020
Two more coronavirus cases confirmed in Maryland, bringing state total to five Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has confirmed four cases in Montgomery County and one in Harford County. Rina Torchinsky March 8, 2020