More than 550 UMD employees sign petition demanding expanded access to telework
"Restricting telework at this time ignores effects of the pandemic that still rule over many aspects of our lives," the petition said.
UMD health equity center to be part of White House COVID-19 vaccine initiative
The Black Coalition Against COVID and SheaMoisture are also collaborating on the project.
UMD to lift most mask, occupancy, distancing restrictions on Friday
Fully vaccinated people will not need to wear a mask in most places, while unvaccinated people must wear masks in all public indoor places.
Maryland incentivizes COVID-19 vaccination with lottery prizes up to $400K
Vaccinated state residents over 18 are automatically entered.
Family-owned pupuseria in Langley Park hopes to “bounce back” from the pandemic
Pupuseria El Comalito, a Salvadoran restaurant, has another location in Riverdale Park.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan lifts statewide indoor mask mandate
Masks will still be required inside public transportation, health care settings and schools.
Undocumented, international students will be eligible for federal emergency pandemic aid
The measure reverses the Trump administration's policy.
UMD loosens mask mandate, adjusts summer testing requirements
Community members are no longer required to wear a mask for outdoor exercise.
‘A feeling of helplessness’: As COVID-19 ravages India, UMD students worry for loved ones
With few vaccines, India has suffered 200,000 deaths and counting due to the COVID-19 pandemic.