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
UMD cancels classes Friday as Maryland activates national guard Maryland had confirmed 12 cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday afternoon. Diamondback Staff March 12, 2020
UMD suspends all study abroad programs in Europe The university offered 125 programs there this spring. Carmen Molina Acosta March 12, 2020
UMD closes office in Discovery District as a building worker is tested for coronavirus Employees who work in the Manokin Building were told to stay home on Thursday. Rina Torchinsky March 12, 2020
UMD grad school set to draft policy guiding students in switching advisers The process is often confusing and fraught with anxiety for students. Angela Roberts March 12, 2020
UMD graduate students demonstrate in solidarity with strikers at UC-Santa Cruz They're lobbying for unionization rights for graduate workers at this university. Angela Roberts March 12, 2020
Only the bold can handle the heat of Northwest Chinese’s cuisine Northwest takes you into a true Chinese kitchen and makes you want to stay forever. Connor Senay March 12, 2020
Higher education should be more accessible — and colleges need to make the change Here's what they can do to accommodate students. Liyanga de Silva March 12, 2020
As coronavirus spreads, UMD’s graduate school modifies its policy on remote defenses The university announced Tuesday that students should not plan on returning to the campus until at least April 10. Angela Roberts March 11, 2020
At least 5 journalism students, staff self-quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure The individuals attended a conference where someone tested presumptively positive for the virus. Rina Torchinsky March 11, 2020