UMD suspends study abroad programs in Italy as coronavirus spreads The university has also suspended programs in China and South Korea. Rina Torchinsky February 29, 2020
UMD suspends study abroad programs in South Korea amid coronavirus outbreak The school halted programming in China last month. Eric Neugeboren February 26, 2020
“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. Freelance Reporter February 21, 2020
Public health faculty educate about coronavirus at UMD event Speakers addressed the science and perceptions behind the virus. Eric Neugeboren February 21, 2020
CSA hosts Chinese New Year celebration with dances, good luck wishes “It’s nice to have a going back to the roots sort of event,” said one event attendee. Freelance Reporter February 17, 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
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