Kizzmekia Corbett’s team was the first to demonstrate a vaccine that successfully stopped viral replication in both the lungs and nose.
Yes, most workers can collect more in coronavirus unemployment than they earn – but that doesn’t mean Congress should cut the $600 supplement
A generous policy that supports the economy and aids those at risk benefits our country the most.
Parents with Children Forced to Do School at Home Are Drinking More
As distance learning becomes the new normal, parents stressed by schooling at home are more frequently drinking alcohol in comparison to people without children.
Why Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine Don’t Block SARS-CoV-2 Infection of Human Lung Cells
As scientists proceed with investigating new drugs as well as trying to repurpose old ones, it is critical that researchers take the time to think about their study design.
Medicine Without Borders
Described by her advisor as having “nerves of steel,” Coco Tang often heads straight into the heart of international conflicts to assist with medical care.
A Career of Putting Others First—Q&A with Nicki Fiocco ’11
Alumna leading the Governor’s Office of Service and Volunteerism draws on her UMBC grit to coordinate COVID-19 response across Maryland.
Americans’ Deepening Financial Stress Will Make the Coronavirus a Lot Harder to Contain
From an economist’s perspective, Americans facing increased financial stress because of the pandemic are less likely to seek medical help for coronavirus symptoms.
Archiving the pandemic: ‘Coronavirus Lost and Found’ documents how we cope with catastrophe
The “Lost and Found” archive is a space for people to memorialize what could have been – and to record what can now emerge, in its absence.
Up on the Roof—Spring 2020
UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski talks about alumni leadership during the pandemic, UMBC’s Golden Commencement, and a symbol of hope in tough times.
Curating COVID-19
At times of momentous change, many take solace in creating — and the UMBC is no exception, adding to a long history of pandemic-inspired work.