“It feels like a void”: Grief through the eyes of one UMD student in the age of COVID-19 Saige Kratenstein, a junior marketing major, lost her father from complications due to COVID-19. Clara Longo de Freitas May 19, 2020
With many UMD students learning from home, differing time zones amplify struggles to adapt Classes have been held virtually since March 30. Eric Neugeboren May 12, 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
College Park residents face anxiety, financial uncertainty as COVID-19 spreads Facing lost income and seismic changes to their daily routines, College Park residents hold out for better times. Eric Neugeboren April 1, 2020
This flu season, give in to being sick Don't beat yourself up for missing class. Rachel S. Hunt February 21, 2020
Chinese international students take precautions, face travel restrictions as virus spreads “My first reaction was like, ‘What do I do?’” one student said. Eric Neugeboren February 14, 2020
UMD suspends study abroad programs in China amid coronavirus outbreak The virus has killed at least 130 people in China so far. Clara Longo de Freitas January 29, 2020
Father of UMD freshman who died of adenovirus dissatisfied with probe into outbreak The results come almost a year after Olivia Paregol's death. Diamondback Staff November 14, 2019
If UMD wants a more diverse student body, it can’t mistreat service workers of color Treating employees of color poorly discourages students of color from enrolling. Liyanga de Silva November 1, 2019