USM assembles COVID-19 task force to mobilize research, guide state policy Laurie Locascio, UMD's vice president for research, will head the group. Chloe Goldberg April 20, 2020
Maryland receives half a million COVID-19 tests from South Korea Gov. Larry Hogan said his wife, the country's first Korean American first lady, championed the operation. Clara Longo de Freitas April 20, 2020
UMD to hold online commencement in May, open December ceremony for spring grads Spring graduates and guests will also receive tickets to a football game on Sept. 12. Rina Torchinsky April 20, 2020
In Maryland and other states, the coronavirus has exposed deep racial inequality Ending the coronavirus crisis must involve addressing racial inequality. Caterina Ieronimo April 20, 2020
To protect its economy and public health, Maryland needs to stay locked down Hogan needs to keep Maryland closed despite Trump's demands. David Gordon April 17, 2020
“The frontline”: Some system nursing students will graduate early to join COVID-19 fight The University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore is accelerating their program so students can join the workforce. Chloe Goldberg April 17, 2020
Maryland Gov. Hogan orders face coverings in retail stores, transit systems Maryland counties had already announced similar orders requiring face-coverings. Matt McDonald April 15, 2020
UMD will lose $80 million due to COVID-19 — and government aid will only make a dent Along with other Big Ten university presidents, Loh has lobbied Congress for a higher education bailout. Chloe Goldberg April 15, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic jolts UMD courses on bioethics, outbreaks with a new sense of urgency Since January, students in these UMD classes have been studying the implications of public health crises. Then, one hit the U.S. Diamondback Staff April 15, 2020
Pregnancy in PG County: Women reflect on bringing new life to state COVID-19 epicenter Women who are expecting during the pandemic face an extra layer of anxieties. Angela Roberts April 14, 2020