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Some students with weakened immune systems are concerned about UMD’s response to COVID-19

Coronavirus disproportionately affects older populations and people with weakened immune systems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Eric Neugeboren
March 17, 2020

K-pop on campus: UMD’s best kept secret and the stigma that comes with it

At UMD, K-pop dance groups are burgeoning, but fans of the genre say there’s a hurtful stereotype that follows them.

Iris Vukmanovic
March 17, 2020

UMD’s Stamp, Eppley to shut down as coronavirus cases rise in Maryland

Both were previously set to be operating on a limited schedule during the extended break.

Angela Roberts
March 17, 2020

Maryland General Assembly passes hate crime bill in honor of Richard Collins

The bill still requires Gov. Larry Hogan's signature.

Matt McDonald
March 17, 2020

As coronavirus spreads, UMD employees want clearer guidance from their supervisors

Many are scheduled to report for work on Wednesday.

Angela Roberts
March 17, 2020

State officials working to refund students for weeks of room and board

The Board of Regents held a virtual meeting Monday to discuss COVID-19.

Diamondback Staff
March 16, 2020

Recreating the 2008 Maryland football season on PS2

With no live sports, video games can serve as an outlet — even if it's pointless.

Andy Kostka
March 16, 2020

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

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

“None of it feels real”: UMD students studying in Europe scramble to book flights home

President Trump announced Wednesday that he was barring most travel from Europe.

Diamondback Staff
March 13, 2020