USM assembles COVID-19 task force to mobilize research, guide state policy
Laurie Locascio, UMD's vice president for research, will head the group.
“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.
UMD deserves financial support from the state of Maryland
USM took a burden off students. Maryland should do the same for UMD.
USM presidents support partial refunds of student fees, chancellor says
The chancellor will decide on the refunds.
UMD cancels in-person graduation ceremonies, classes this semester
The announcement comes after Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's recommendation Thursday morning.
UMD prepares for potential move online in light of Maryland coronavirus cases
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan confirmed five coronavirus cases in the state as of Sunday.
At emotional hearing, father of Jordan McNair testifies for bill named after son
The proposed legislation would create a council to advise the University System of Maryland on student-athlete concerns.
Darryll Pines could be an improvement over Loh, but there’s cause for concern
UMD has a new president, but it's not a major departure from the status quo.
Board of Regents OKs new major at UMD focused on virtual reality design
The major, called immersive media design, will combine computer science and art.
Report finds UMD’s adenovirus response met protocol, but communication could be improved
The report comes nearly a year after freshman Olivia Paregol died from complications of the virus.