Covid-19 Information
Student Crisis Fund Surpasses $1M in Distributions
Outlays Support Recipients Struggling With Pandemic-spurred Job Losses
Most Residence Hall Students to Live in Single Rooms in Fall
Room Assignments Expected to Be Released After Aug. 3
Pandemic Paradox
Despite Preparing for Decades, U.S. Response Merits a C-minus ‘at Best,’ Public Health Dean Says
About 80% of Undergraduate Courses to Be Virtual in Fall
Updated Class Information Expected on July 15
Telework to Continue; All Employees Eligible for Voluntary Tests Next Month
Updated Guidance Offered on Payments to Non-Teleworking Faculty, Staff
How Maryland Engineers Have Taken On COVID-19
Projects Range From Rapid Production of Protective Gear to Analysis of Data on Social Distancing
Fall Semester to Start Aug. 31 With In-Person, Online, Blended Courses
Safety Protocols Outlined for Learning, Research, Resident Life, Dining
Faculty, Staff, Student Employees Returning to Campus to Start New Safety Protocols on Monday
Daily Self-Screening, Face Covering, Physical Distancing Practices Outlined
Maryland Athletics Details Approach for Gradual Return of Players, Staff Members
Football Student-Athletes Can Begin Voluntary Individual Workouts June 15
Limited Research Activities to Resume Monday
UMD to Offer COVID-19 Testing to Selected Employees, Grad Assistants Who Worked on Essential On-Campus Research Activities
Libraries Collects Stories of ‘Shell-tering in Place’
New Archives Project Creating Historic Record of Pandemic Emphasizes Students, Communities of Color
Loh: Mix of In-Person, Online, Blended Education to Be Offered in Fall
Details Coming in June on Phased-in Reopening, Changes to Reduce Density on Campus
Pines, UMD Engineers Help Prince George’s County Reopening Efforts
President-designate to Lead Education Group; Maryland Transportation Institute to Provide Data
UMD Extends Deadline to Choose Pass/Fail or Letter Grade Options
Students Can Make Selections on Website Through May 31
Fall 2020 Education Abroad Programs Canceled
University, Academic Units Working to Design Virtual Global Learning Opportunities
How to Look Like a Hero: Mask Up
Public Health Student Group’s New Video Encourages Kids to Stay Safe by Wearing Face Coverings
Federal Aid Available for UMD Students Facing Pandemic-related Financial Hardships
Eligible Terps Can Apply for Emergency Grants Through CARES Act for Food, Rent, Health Care Expenses
Residence Hall Move-out to Start May 23
Appointments Required; Other Measures Outlined to Ensure Social Distancing
Wide Majority of Americans Support Masks, Social Distancing, Staying Home to Fight Pandemic
UMD-Post Poll Finds Expectations for Safe Public Gatherings Slip to Later in Summer
Researchers’ Modeling, Contact Tracing Help Guide ‘Roadmap to Recovery’
School of Public Health Faculty and Students Work With State, County Officials Toward Safe Reopening
Digging Deep for Those in Need
Community Learning Garden Donating 100% of Harvest to Campus Pantry Amid Pandemic
Op/ed: ‘What Do I Do With These Emotions?’
Faculty-Staff Counselor Shares Observations on Staying Resilient Amid Worry, Grief of Pandemic
Navigating #TheNewNormal
Live Twitter Chat Gives Platform to Sidelined Student-Athletes to Share Stories, Strategies Amid COVID-19
Student Crisis Fund Donations Matched by Greater College Park Developers
Today’s #GivingTuesdayNow Fundraiser Supports Students Struggling Amid Pandemic
An Equal Opportunity Virus in an Unequal Society
UMD Expert Seeks Solutions to Heightened Coronavirus Toll on African Americans
Loh Announces Roadmap for Gradual Reopening of Campus
UMD to Coordinate With State, USM; May 5 Virtual Town Hall Meeting Scheduled
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