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Coronavirus Latest: University Of Maryland Spring Graduate Courses To Be Graded Satisfactory/Fail, Unless Otherwise Noted By Student

All spring 2020 graduate courses will be graded as satisfactory/fail at the University of Maryland, College Park, unless the student elects otherwise. More info »

Maryland universities expanding use of pass-fail grading, citing challenges amid coronavirus pandemic

With all in-person classes canceled as a result of coronavirus precautions, universities in Maryland are expanding the use of pass-fail grading for undergraduates for the spring 2020 term. The ... More info »

Coronavirus Latest: 4th Case Involving University Of Maryland Confirmed

The University of Maryland College Park Sunday confirmed a fourth COVID-19 case involving its campus community. More info »

Md. universities extend online-only instruction due to coronavirus

Leaders in Maryland suggest social distancing measures will likely to continue into April, so universities are preparing to finish the semester virtually. More info »

Coronavirus outbreak hits residents of Mount Airy retirement home as Maryland death toll doubles to 10, including 2 in Baltimore

An outbreak of the new coronavirus has infected 66 residents of the Pleasant ... There are five cases among children younger than 9. All beach areas in Maryland state parks closed Saturday, and ... More info »

St. Mary's College of Md. Partners with St. Mary's Co. Health Department on Science of COVID-19

LEONARDTOWN, Md. (March 27, 2020)—St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) and St. Mary's County Health Department (SMCHD) are coordinating efforts to launch a COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Group. A ... More info »

UMD Offering Students Pass/Fail Option Due To Coronavirus

In response to the coronavirus, the University of Maryland College Park is offering students a pass/fail option for the spring semester. More info »

Va. reports second coronavirus death; D.C., Md. restaurants and bars close as reported cases in region pass 100

Maryland and the District have suspended on-site bar and restaurant service as of Monday evening and shut down movie theaters and gyms, as the region’s tally of reported novel coronavirus cases ... More info »

UMD Student Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A University of Maryland student who recently returned from studying abroad has tested positive for the new coronavirus. COLLEGE PARK, MD — A University of Maryland student who returned home from ... More info »

Coronavirus Latest: USM Chancellor, Presidents Working On Room, Board Fee Refunds

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents has given its approval for the chancellor and school presidents to finalize plans to refund room and board fees after ... More info »

University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins and nearby regional colleges to switch to online teaching because of coronavirus

Students at the private university in the District are on spring break this week, and their break will be extended two days to allow faculty time to prepare. More info »

Festival 52: Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

College Park Blues Festival

Harvest Moon and Herbs Festival

Nepal America International Film Festival

Maryland Terrapins