With UMD online, the Help Center is on pause — at a time when students say it is most needed Without in-person classes, the Help Center hasn’t been able to do its job. Clara Niel May 1, 2020
The show must go on: UMD theatre students pivot to virtual show on Zoom The show opens on May 7. Chloe Goldberg April 30, 2020
“Keep Creating” initiative encourages UMD students to make art amid pandemic Students can participate in the initiative by posting their work with the hashtag "KeepCreatingUMD." Freelance Reporter April 29, 2020
Zoom juggling, debates and book clubs: A look at how UMD orgs are connecting amid COVID-19 Student groups are opting for Zoom conferences, movie clubs and Instagram livestreams. Chloe Goldberg April 26, 2020
“Not at all the same thing”: Virtual orientation a reality for incoming UMD students The program will take place over one day instead of two, and much of it will be self-guided. Chloe Goldberg April 24, 2020
UMD to hold the first round of summer classes online The university will announce a decision on fall classes by June 15. Clara Longo de Freitas April 22, 2020
UMD’s Counseling Center hosts first of many virtual mental health workshops The workshops are aimed at helping students manage stress and anxiety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Freelance Reporter April 22, 2020
UMD to hold online commencement in May, open December ceremony for spring grads Spring graduates and guests will also receive tickets to a football game on Sept. 12. Rina Torchinsky April 20, 2020
UMD counseling center braces for uptick in students seeking help during COVID-19 pandemic Although the center hasn't seen an increase in calls yet, its director says he's been monitoring the volume. Luciana Perez-Uribe April 8, 2020
“Our class really lost a lot”: UMD seniors petition to postpone in-person commencement The University of Maryland cancelled in-person commencement due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Luciana Perez-Uribe March 30, 2020