How UMD freshmen are adapting to college during the pandemic
Filmed and edited by Amelia Jarecke and Matt Perez…
UMD’s ROTC program makes adjustments due to COVID-19
The program has transitioned to a hybrid format, with normal practices for drills and other activities changing due to coronavirus precautions.
Faced with amplified community need, UMD expands nutrition, housing support services
“Certainly, the pandemic is exacerbating the food and housing insecurity issue."
Fourteen results from UMD’s COVID tests were miscommunicated to campus community members
The university has administered about 20,000 tests.
UMD President Pines fields questions about COVID-19 response in virtual town hall
The conversation was co-moderated by The Diamondback.
College Park residents brace for the return of UMD students
Some worry if students will follow social distancing restrictions.
Amid coronavirus safety guidelines, UMD clubs will look different this fall
The new campus environment will present unique challenges for each organization.
When there’s a COVID-19 outbreak at UMD, blame the administration
OUR VIEW: If there’s an outbreak on campus, it’s not students' fault — it’s UMD's.
Students petition UMD to lower tuition and fees, citing online classes
The petitions call to lower mandatory fees.
UMD launches COVID-19 dashboard to track testing, spread on campus
The dashboard will be updated weekly.