UMD loosens COVID-19 restrictions in dorms Students in dorms can now host guests and eat in lounges. Eric Neugeboren April 5, 2021
UMD lifts yearlong hiring freeze on critical and essential faculty and staff It may take several years to address the long-term financial prospects prompted by COVID-19. Clara Longo de Freitas April 2, 2021
A community COVID-19 testing site will open in Landover on Saturday The site will be open for walk-in appointments. Shifra Dayak April 2, 2021
Marylanders 16 and over can preregister for COVID-19 vaccinations at mass sites The state will continue to prioritize people who are currently eligible for vaccines but have not yet received them. Rina Torchinsky April 1, 2021
Maryland’s first FEMA-run vaccination site to open in Greenbelt on April 7 The community vaccination center is expected to administer up to 3,000 doses per day. Anaya Truss-Williams March 30, 2021
Marylanders 16 and over with underlying medical conditions can now receive COVID vaccine All Marylanders over the age of 16 will be able to receive a vaccine starting April 27. Shifra Dayak March 30, 2021
UMD projected to receive about $58 million from recent COVID-19 relief bill The $1.9 trillion bill is the third economic relief bill passed since the beginning of the pandemic to fund education. Eric Neugeboren March 25, 2021
UMD research spaces will expand to 75 percent occupancy on April 5 Research is currently operating at 50 percent capacity. Madison Peek March 24, 2021
Prince George’s County’s proposed 2022 budget ups support for health, cuts police funding The proposal also increases support for education. Emily Williams March 21, 2021
Prince George’s County Public Schools CEO outlines in-person learning option The in-person option is staggered and includes two days in the classroom. Jonathan Tercasio March 21, 2021