UMD Counseling Center added four part-time psychologists in the fall despite hiring freeze The university plans to hire a full-time psychologist and CARE to Stop Violence coordinator this semester. Eric Neugeboren February 10, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci fields COVID-19 questions at Prince George’s County webinar He discussed racial disparities and vaccine misconceptions with residents. Emily Williams February 8, 2021
La Plata Hall residents must restrict activity or return home after uptick in COVID cases Students must make their decision by 7 p.m. Friday, according to an email sent to residents. Eric Neugeboren February 5, 2021
UMD students appreciate spring pass/fail option but say it’s long overdue "Why couldn’t they have done it last semester?” Diamondback Staff February 5, 2021
UMD freshmen on campus for the first time balance safety and social life Some students have struggled to make friends. Christine Zhu February 5, 2021
After bungling the pandemic, politicians shouldn’t get to cut in line for the vaccine Why should Ted Cruz get vaccinated before health care workers? Caterina Ieronimo February 1, 2021
South African COVID-19 variant found in Maryland The variant was found in the Baltimore area. Rina Torchinsky January 30, 2021
The Biden administration must be more transparent about its vaccine distribution plans Vaccine distribution issues are a direct result of lack of transparency at both the federal and state levels. Adam Cullen January 28, 2021
UMD professors and staff discuss medical racism, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy at panel The event was part of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion's anti-racism teach-in. Victoria Ebner January 28, 2021
Remote learning is making it harder for marginalized students at UMD to stay afloat "It’s not the same. It's a lot harder," a student said. Anaya Truss-Williams January 28, 2021