GoFundMe pages for these two local restaurants are raising funds for employees Banana Blossom Bistro and Taqueria Habanero both have donation pages. Eric Neugeboren April 5, 2020
College Park’s off campus apartments are nearly empty — so why are they charging rent? Off campus apartments must join the rent moratorium movement. Maya Rosenberg April 5, 2020
Longtime art professor David Driskell died of coronavirus, UMD announces He was 88. Eric Neugeboren April 4, 2020
UMD engineers are producing masks and hand sanitizer for local healthcare workers “We are just trying to do what we can to help." Chloe Goldberg April 3, 2020
After move online, UMD students and professors struggle to replicate hands-on lab courses Regular lab experiments are off-limits. Clara Longo de Freitas April 2, 2020
UMD orders hiring freeze to offset losses from coronavirus closures The school will lose millions as a result of pandemic. Lyna Bentahar April 2, 2020
UMD students will receive partial refunds and credit for room, board, other fees Fees for parking, athletics and student facilities are among those included. Clara Longo de Freitas April 2, 2020
UMD’s strong transition to online classes means good things for the future The university should use the transition to online classes as an opportunity to refine its approach to blended learning. Allison Cochrane April 1, 2020
UMD student task force aims to address commencement plans, help for marginalized groups Membership "grew exponentially," with over 270 members, the group's founder said. Lillian Andemicael April 1, 2020