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Campus & Community

U.S. News Ranks UMD No. 17 Among Public Universities

Recognized for in-state value, UMD is also a top 50 “Best College” overall.

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Research

September 22, 2026
As the scimitar-horned oryx returns from the brink of extinction, UMD scientists are studying whether it retains its wild instincts.
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People

September 22, 2026
Sociologist Ph.D. alumna competes on season 51 of the iconic reality show.
Statue of Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog in front of Stamp Student Union.

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September 21, 2026
A Guinness World Record-seeking sock puppet party, new Maryland Dairy flavor and surprises top the lineup highlighting creativity and innovation.
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Campus & Community

September 21, 2026
From Einstein’s manuscript to a size-shifting superhero, mementos range from the scientific to whimsical.

Recent Articles

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TOPSHOT - People walk in Central Park as smoke from wildfires in Canada cause hazy conditions in New York City on June 7, 2023. Smoke from Canada's wildfires has engulfed the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the US, raising concerns over the harms of persistent poor air quality. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Research

September 21, 2026
Research will focus on the risks that the combined conditions pose for vulnerable groups.
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Fall 2026

September 04, 2026
NASA scientist leads U.S. efforts to stop asteroids.
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Research

September 18, 2026
The Edward and Jennifer St. John Center for Translational Engineering and Medicine targets innovation and impact.
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Campus & Community

September 17, 2026
From fresh coffee and doughnut shops to workout spots and apartments, developments abound.

In Brief

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September 18, 2026
A recyclable circuit board developed in part by researchers at the University of Maryland  received an honorable mention in Fast Company’s 2026 Innovation by…

September 18, 2026
U.K.-based company Riverlane, focused on quantum error correction, announced it will open its U.S. headquarters in Discovery District Maryland, the research,…

September 17, 2026
Bloomberg Businessweek ranks the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business as the nation’s No. 1 school for Learning and No. 3 for…

September 17, 2026
The committee responsible for choosing the 2027-28 First Year Book is now asking the community: What should Terps read next?

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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