Disabled students face virtual learning obstacles

By Julia Eisen  The COVID-19 pandemic has left many students feeling isolated and unable to do the things that they love most.  For the disability community, those feelings have only compounded as the University of Maryland approaches a full year of online learning. With sometimes little support from professors, students are finding it difficult to navigate their own accommodations in the virtual setting, according to … Continue reading Disabled students face virtual learning obstacles

Pines announces in-person instruction plans for fall 2021

By Julia Eisen After almost a year of Zoom discussions, pre-recorded lectures and hours staring at screens, President Darryll Pines announced last week that the University of Maryland is planning to return to in-person classes for the fall 2021 semester.  In an email sent out on Feb. 11, Pines thanked faculty, staff and students for their cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pines stressed that it … Continue reading Pines announces in-person instruction plans for fall 2021