Campus & Community
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Thousands reuniting with their Terps came out to play games, sports or even with puppets.
September 28, 2026
During Mental Health Awareness Week, Terps can pick up new tools and techniques for dealing with difficulties.
September 25, 2026
Thousands of scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and officials attend global conference in College Park.
September 25, 2026
As a big storm slams into the Northeast, a UMD lightning researcher and former National Weather Service forecaster provides tips what to watch for and how to stay safe.
September 24, 2026
UMD Research Changes Lives: “Precision agriculture” soil sensors tell farmers when, where and how much to irrigate
Recent Articles
September 24, 2026
“Molding et al.” gives decorative element its due.
September 23, 2026
New game asks players to ponder the teeming communities inside and all around us.
September 23, 2026
Governor, Pines herald Microsoft and other global firms’ arrival in the Capital of Quantum.
September 23, 2026
A gift from a longtime costume designer for alum Jim Henson’s company lets the public in on the process.
In Brief
September 28, 2026
Student organizations and departments can now submit proposals for a total of $40,000 in grants from the Pepsi Enhancement Fund to support campuswide programs…
September 25, 2026
Applications are now being accepted for the third round of grant awards from the University of Maryland's Research Resilience Initiatives to support both…
September 25, 2026
For the second year in a row, Senior Vice President and Provost Jennifer King Rice has been recognized on Washingtonian's list of “Most Powerful Women” in the…
AI at Maryland
September 17, 2026
Combined $7.4M from Gates Foundation and Microsoft AI for Good Lab support a push for fresh data for farmers.
September 09, 2026
Offerings include bachelor’s degrees in AI, global culture and thought, and an ASL minor.
September 03, 2026
UMD Research Changes Lives: Hypertension and diabetes are stronger predictors in Black populations, study finds.
Terps Do Good
September 15, 2026
Volunteers debut the ElectionCycle and DemocraCycle bikes to share election information.
September 08, 2026
Improving literacy, teaching oral hygiene, hosting a free football camp and more.
May 26, 2026
UMD student team creates, installs motorized device for child with special needs
Videos
July 15, 2026
Dining Services chef shares the scoop on the creamy, dreamy world of UMD ice cream
July 17, 2026
A state team assesses health, tracks populations to protect bear and human communities
May 22, 2026
At Commencement 2026, UMD and NASA alumna Jeanette Epps urges students to stay curious
May 12, 2026
UMD Research Changes Lives: Scientist analyzes bloodsuckers’ immune systems for disease-prevention strategies
From Terp Magazine
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.
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.
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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