Public health faculty educate about coronavirus at UMD event Speakers addressed the science and perceptions behind the virus. Eric Neugeboren February 21, 2020
Chinese international students take precautions, face travel restrictions as virus spreads “My first reaction was like, ‘What do I do?’” one student said. Eric Neugeboren February 14, 2020
Coronavirus is scary — but it shouldn’t be an excuse for xenophobia People fear the unknown more than coronavirus. We must challenge our biases. Liyanga de Silva February 6, 2020
UMD shouldn’t have closed its Confucius Institute Xenophobia shouldn't make us reject all the good that Confucius Institutes do. Kevin Hu February 4, 2020
RNA research at UMD could give insight on new coronavirus strain Other viruses like polio, the flu and hepatitis C are influenced by RNA. Brent Abel February 3, 2020
UMD suspends study abroad programs in China amid coronavirus outbreak The virus has killed at least 130 people in China so far. Clara Longo de Freitas January 29, 2020
UMD shuts down China-sponsored center amid controversy It comes after Congress passed legislation that could endanger some funding to the school. Matt McDonald January 27, 2020
China needs to prioritize transparency during the coronavirus epidemic Containing the coronavirus outbreak is more important than preserving China's image. Kevin Hu January 27, 2020
The revolution will not be televised — it will be TikTok-ed Youth participation in social movements prospers in the age of social media. Sonja Neve December 5, 2019