Route 1 Mask Match recruits volunteers to sew, distribute face coverings for those in need The group has already delivered nearly 60 masks and received over 850 requests. Jonathan Tercasio April 20, 2020
UMD community mourns student Trevor Quinn, remembered for his kindness and wit He died last week at the age of 20. Clara Longo de Freitas April 18, 2020
“The frontline”: Some system nursing students will graduate early to join COVID-19 fight The University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore is accelerating their program so students can join the workforce. Chloe Goldberg April 17, 2020
UMD SGA votes to give $65,000 to the Student Crisis Fund The strained fund has already given out over $500,000 in grants to students in need. Eric Neugeboren April 16, 2020
Yoga, music, haircuts: UMD alum’s “Impromptu Streams” page has more than 1,000 members The page aims to provide live tutorials and virtual gatherings for people stuck in quarantine. Clara Longo de Freitas April 15, 2020
UMD will lose $80 million due to COVID-19 — and government aid will only make a dent Along with other Big Ten university presidents, Loh has lobbied Congress for a higher education bailout. Chloe Goldberg April 15, 2020
College Park City Council voices support for Old Leonardtown housing complex demolition The apartment buildings have become too expensive to maintain as of late, the city's park and planning director said. Angela Mecca April 15, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic jolts UMD courses on bioethics, outbreaks with a new sense of urgency Since January, students in these UMD classes have been studying the implications of public health crises. Then, one hit the U.S. Diamondback Staff April 15, 2020
UMD education majors adapt to virtual student teaching during pandemic Public school closures have left some student-teaching interns uncertain about how they’ll serve students in a digital environment Chloe Goldberg April 10, 2020
Section of Campus Drive to close April 19 for ongoing Purple Line construction Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the project will continue as scheduled. Angela Mecca April 9, 2020