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
Here’s how we can help UMD’s prospective students decide where to go to college In-person interaction is essential to picking a college. Here's what we can do now. Kevin Hu April 9, 2020
UMD to receive $21 million in federal aid for coronavirus losses This university predicted a loss of $87 million this semester. Eric Neugeboren April 9, 2020
UMD performance, arts students adapt to online learning — without a stage or dance studio One dance student is using a parking lot to practice her craft. Clara Longo de Freitas April 9, 2020
UMD community reflects on celebrating Passover apart from family and friends The university's Jewish Student Center is helping students hold Seder dinners in College Park. Clara Longo de Freitas April 8, 2020
Now scattered across the country, UMD seniors mourn abrupt end to time on campus The coronavirus pandemic cut their final semester at the University of Maryland short. Luciana Perez-Uribe April 8, 2020
UMD counseling center braces for uptick in students seeking help during COVID-19 pandemic Although the center hasn't seen an increase in calls yet, its director says he's been monitoring the volume. Luciana Perez-Uribe April 8, 2020
White House declares Prince George’s County a COVID-19 hotspot The designation means the county needs “urgent federal attention,” Gov. Larry Hogan said. Matt McDonald April 8, 2020