This Maryland bill would create a task force to study mental health support in higher ed UMD community members testified in support of the bill at a hearing Thursday. Eric Neugeboren March 6, 2020
Three coronavirus cases confirmed in Maryland The patients contracted the virus overseas and are currently in “good condition." Diamondback Staff March 5, 2020
Gov. Hogan submits bill to allot millions in resources for coronavirus response “While we continue to hope for the best, we continue to prepare for the worst,” Hogan said. Carmen Molina Acosta March 4, 2020
UMD cancels abroad programs during spring break and summer due to coronavirus concerns The university already suspended semester study abroad programs this spring in China, Italy and South Korea. Eric Neugeboren March 3, 2020
“This is the movement”: UMD community members gather at rally for Mckayla Wilkes She's attempting to unseat longtime District 5 representative Steny Hoyer. Eric Neugeboren March 2, 2020
At heated hearing, UMD grad students fight again for unionization rights “I don’t think we need to keep waiting,” one student said. Angela Roberts February 24, 2020
Maryland bill that would’ve allowed minors to consent to vaccination fails It would have allowed "mature" 16-year-olds to consent without parental permission. Eric Neugeboren February 20, 2020
Maryland version of College Park’s “unruly social gatherings” ban falters in legislature The College Park City Council controversially passed a similar ordinance amid criticism in September. Angela Mecca February 17, 2020
This Maryland bill would make it legal for motorcyclists over 21 to ride without helmets Some motorcyclists at the University of Maryland support the proposed legislation. Rina Torchinsky February 14, 2020
A Maryland bill would outlaw flavored Juul pods More than 2,700 people have been hospitalized for lung injuries resulting from vaping. Carmen Molina Acosta February 14, 2020