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.
“Not surprised”: UMD students, faculty say xenophobic remarks increased amid coronavirus
“Just be kind to each other and check your assumptions at the door,” one student said.
UMD Senate works to close loophole in smoke-free campus policy that allows vaping
Under current UMD policy, smoking is defined as inhaling burning material — not inhaling vaporized aerosol.
UMD suspends study abroad programs in China amid coronavirus outbreak
The virus has killed at least 130 people in China so far.
UMD center awarded $3.75 million grant to research mental health among LGBT people
The grant will fund sensitivity training and a national survey to better understand the health challenges LGBT individuals face.
UMD researchers want to know if educational programming can reduce bias in kids
They received a grant of more than $1 million to assist in the project.
A UMD researcher is leading the charge to develop a “universal” flu vaccine
The goal is for the vaccine to last for years.