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Where Have All the Apples Gone?

A spring frost devastated Maryland crops. UMD fruit experts share what to expect at pick-your-own orchards and beyond.

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Campus & Community

September 16, 2026
Before his campus visit, “How to Hide an Empire” writer Daniel Immerwahr talks about the backstories in the nation’s history.
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Campus & Community

September 16, 2026
A roundup of recent accomplishments.
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Fall 2026

September 04, 2026
The clickable hyperlink. The Universal Product Code. The Muppets. American life wouldn’t be the same without the ingenuity of UMD researchers and alums.
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Campus & Community

September 15, 2026
Volunteers debut the ElectionCycle and DemocraCycle bikes to share election information.

Recent Articles

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Fall 2026

September 04, 2026
Friendship expert’s new book examines self-esteem—with tips for improvement.
First day of classes for the fall semester, 2026, on August 31, 2026.

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Campus & Community

September 14, 2026
Annual list recognizes schools for excellent student outcomes and return on investment
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Research

September 14, 2026
UMD economists reveal the attraction of thrill-seeking and the economics of putting life at risk.
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Campus & Community

September 11, 2026
Student-led campus projects, internships include biodiversity survey, wood ‘vault,’ Terp Farm experiences

In Brief

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September 16, 2026
A D.C.-area couple who have long supported the University of Maryland’s David C. Driskell Center have bequeathed their entire estate to it, including more than…

September 15, 2026
The University of Maryland has again been recognized for its breadth of academic and research expertise in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic…

September 14, 2026
A new contemporary sculpture exhibit hosted by the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center will honor the strength of women who have experienced domestic…

September 11, 2026
Catastrophic collisions between icy moons barely disturb the hidden oceans beneath their frozen surfaces, offering new insights into life beyond Earth,…

AI at Maryland

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Campus & Community

September 09, 2026
Offerings include bachelor’s degrees in AI, global culture and thought, and an ASL minor.
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Research

September 03, 2026
UMD Research Changes Lives: Hypertension and diabetes are stronger predictors in Black populations, study finds.
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Research

September 02, 2026
AI and economics will help analyze the value of ecosystems.

Terps Do Good

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Campus & Community

September 15, 2026
Volunteers debut the ElectionCycle and DemocraCycle bikes to share election information.
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Campus & Community

September 08, 2026
Improving literacy, teaching oral hygiene, hosting a free football camp and more.
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Campus & Community

May 26, 2026
UMD student team creates, installs motorized device for child with special needs

Videos

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Campus & Community

July 15, 2026
Dining Services chef shares the scoop on the creamy, dreamy world of UMD ice cream
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Research

July 17, 2026
A state team assesses health, tracks populations to protect bear and human communities
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Campus & Community

May 22, 2026
At Commencement 2026, UMD and NASA alumna Jeanette Epps urges students to stay curious
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Research

May 12, 2026
UMD Research Changes Lives: Scientist analyzes bloodsuckers’ immune systems for disease-prevention strategies

From Terp Magazine

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Fall 2026

September 04, 2026
The clickable hyperlink. The Universal Product Code. The Muppets. American life wouldn’t be the same without the ingenuity of UMD researchers and alums.
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Fall 2026

September 04, 2026
After 60 years in public service, the longtime congressman and Terp retires with a legacy etched on American history, in Maryland and across UMD’s campus.
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Fall 2026

September 04, 2026
Excavations by UMD researchers and students unearth new stories about the enslaved communities at the Jefferson and Madison estates.

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