UMD SGA votes to give $65,000 to the Student Crisis Fund The strained fund has already given out over $500,000 in grants to students in need. Eric Neugeboren April 16, 2020
“Our central duty”: College Park service groups run errands for those in need Requests for Meals on Wheels deliveries in the area have doubled amid the pandemic. Diamondback Staff April 16, 2020
How to help your favorite College Park restaurants Many College Park establishments need some extra help to stay afloat. Connor Senay April 15, 2020
UMD will lose $80 million due to COVID-19 — and government aid will only make a dent Along with other Big Ten university presidents, Loh has lobbied Congress for a higher education bailout. Chloe Goldberg April 15, 2020
College Park City Council voices support for Old Leonardtown housing complex demolition The apartment buildings have become too expensive to maintain as of late, the city's park and planning director said. Angela Mecca April 15, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic jolts UMD courses on bioethics, outbreaks with a new sense of urgency Since January, students in these UMD classes have been studying the implications of public health crises. Then, one hit the U.S. Diamondback Staff April 15, 2020
Pregnancy in PG County: Women reflect on bringing new life to state COVID-19 epicenter Women who are expecting during the pandemic face an extra layer of anxieties. Angela Roberts April 14, 2020
Section of Campus Drive to close April 19 for ongoing Purple Line construction Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the project will continue as scheduled. Angela Mecca April 9, 2020
Black Marylanders are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, state health dept. says Black residents made up nearly 50 percent of patients whose race was recorded. Matt McDonald April 9, 2020
Longtime UMD Dining Services employee dies of coronavirus Luckmann Simon served the campus for nearly 30 years. Angela Roberts April 9, 2020