Public health faculty educate about coronavirus at UMD event
Speakers addressed the science and perceptions behind the virus.
Chinese international students take precautions, face travel restrictions as virus spreads
“My first reaction was like, ‘What do I do?’” one student said.
Coronavirus is scary — but it shouldn’t be an excuse for xenophobia
People fear the unknown more than coronavirus. We must challenge our biases.
UMD shouldn’t have closed its Confucius Institute
Xenophobia shouldn't make us reject all the good that Confucius Institutes do.
RNA research at UMD could give insight on new coronavirus strain
Other viruses like polio, the flu and hepatitis C are influenced by RNA.
UMD suspends study abroad programs in China amid coronavirus outbreak
The virus has killed at least 130 people in China so far.
UMD shuts down China-sponsored center amid controversy
It comes after Congress passed legislation that could endanger some funding to the school.
China needs to prioritize transparency during the coronavirus epidemic
Containing the coronavirus outbreak is more important than preserving China's image.
The revolution will not be televised — it will be TikTok-ed
Youth participation in social movements prospers in the age of social media.