Worker at a building in UMD’s Discovery District tests negative for coronavirus So far, 37 Marylanders have tested positive, including 10 in Prince George’s County. Jillian Atelsek March 16, 2020
Hogan orders Maryland bars, restaurants to close as coronavirus spreads Drive-thru and food delivery services will continue to operate, he said. Rina Torchinsky March 16, 2020
Maryland General Assembly will adjourn Wednesday until end of May The announcement comes as the governor closed the state's casinos, racetracks and simulcast betting facilities indefinitely. Matt McDonald March 16, 2020
UMD suspends all remaining spring study abroad programs The university suspended programs in Italy, China and South Korea earlier this semester. Clara Longo de Freitas March 14, 2020
College Park council cancels array of community events due to coronavirus “The whole point of a public health issue is not to bring everybody together." Angela Mecca March 13, 2020
Peace Corps ranks UMD fourth for volunteer production, jumping ahead six places This university has ranked since 2011, and jumped six places from last year. Freelance Reporter March 13, 2020
This UMD student created solar-powered phone charging equipment for umbrellas Five umbrellas will be equipped with solar-powered charging technology by April. Clara Longo de Freitas March 12, 2020
PG County resident is Maryland’s first case of community COVID-19 transmission The patient had no known exposure through travel or an infected individual. Christine Condon March 12, 2020
Fans barred from Big Ten men’s basketball tournament, games at Maryland Fans will be barred from Maryland Athletics events due to coronavirus until at least April 10. Andy Kostka March 11, 2020
A pair of Maryland bills would change the way educational institutions respond to mold The bill comes after students found mold in at least 10 dorms at the University of Maryland in 2018. Matt McDonald March 11, 2020