Maryland college students are helping out at mass vaccination sites across the state The Maryland Medical Reserve Corps expanded to a university partnership that included the University System of Maryland. Clara Niel 4 days ago
UMD GSG pushes for accommodations for grad students experiencing vaccine side effects The GSG bill calls on the university to issue a statement in support of graduate students with COVID-19 vaccine side effects. Khushboo Rathore 4 days ago
UMD’s tentative fall reopening plan outlines return to normal campus operations Dorms are expected to be open at near full capacity next semester and physical distancing is not set to be required. Diamondback Staff 4 days ago
Maryland health department pauses all Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations Out of 6.8 million vaccinations, six reported a “rare and severe” blood clot. Madison Peek 5 days ago
UMD to offer some in-person study abroad for the first time since spring 2020 Maryland Semester programs will be offered in Denmark, Italy, Spain and Sweden. Anaya Truss-Williams 7 days ago
USM could likely mandate COVID vaccines, says Maryland attorney general’s office The USM has not made a decision on any vaccination requirements in the fall. Rina Torchinsky April 9, 2021
UMD abre las citas de vacunación contra COVID-19 a facultad, estudiantes y personal Los miembros de la comunidad elegibles pueden registrarse en el portal en línea del centro de salud universitaria. Diamondback Staff April 8, 2021
UMD opens COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all faculty, students and staff Eligible community members can register in the health center's online portal. Rina Torchinsky April 8, 2021
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System launched a COVID-19 vaccine hotline The hotline, available in English and Spanish, can help people with vaccine preregistration and appointments. Sofia Garay April 8, 2021
UMD’s PHA has not been able to sanction chapters for COVID-19 violations PHA's executive board is attempting to use a clause in its current policies to leverage authority over COVID-19 violations. Eric Neugeboren April 7, 2021