Welcome to Maryland Today, Friday, May 8, 2026
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At Terp Family Hugs & High Fives, Sarah Otwey ’27 chooses the former from Terp mom Marsha Larrick. A collaboration between the Office of Family Engagement, the Office of the Dean of Students and many volunteers, the event held Thursday at the Stamp Student Union aims to give students extra support—and plenty of donated snacks—as they head into finals. (Photo by Dylan Singleton)
May 08, 2026
After 44 Years at UMD, Stamp Student Union Director Marsha Guenzler-Stevens to Retire in August
May 08, 2026
Ease Your Mind With Events to De-Stress, Peaceful Spots to Study
Recent Articles
May 07, 2026
College of Education Surprises Alum Educators for Teacher Appreciation Week
May 07, 2026
UMD Research Changes Lives: Study Examines Potential of Compost to Heal Contaminated Soil
May 07, 2026
UMD Journalism Scholar Part of Study Showing Shift to Independent Content Creators
May 06, 2026
At University Park Elementary School, Kids Learn About Plant Science, Pollinators and More at New Garden With Help From UMD
In Brief
May 08, 2026
The University of Maryland is expanding its investment in research excellence with a second round of Research Resilience Initiative funding to support at-risk…
May 07, 2026
The University of Maryland and the University System of Maryland (USM) mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Patricia Florestano, a former USM regent and a…
May 06, 2026
In 2023 and 2024, Earth’s average global surface temperature spiked nearly 0.3 degrees Celsius above what was already expected from climate change. Scientists…
AI at Maryland
May 03, 2026
Funds Administered by AIM to Support Classes in 10 Colleges and Schools Across the University
April 29, 2026
Study Could Help Safeguard Important Global Food Source
April 23, 2026
UMD Researcher Uses AI to Turn Dense OTC Medicine Labels Into Personalized Guidance
Terps Do Good
May 06, 2026
At University Park Elementary School, Kids Learn About Plant Science, Pollinators and More at New Garden With Help From UMD
May 04, 2026
Students Choose, Pitch, Vote for Causes to Support With Mini Do Good Grants
April 30, 2026
Growing Nonprofit Cultivates, Gives Away Indigenous Vegetables Across Maryland and D.C.
Videos
April 22, 2026
UMD Researchers Prepare Marylanders for Extreme Weather, Air Quality Problems
April 14, 2026
Anne Turkos Remains Committed to Saving and Sharing UMD History
April 13, 2026
Alternative Materials for Laundry Pods, Food Packaging and More Aim to Cut Pollution
April 08, 2026
Alumna Who Spent Months Aboard International Space Station to Address Campus Ceremony
From Terp Magazine
January 15, 2026
As UMD steps up with a bold $2.5B fundraising campaign, take an interactive jaunt through Terp pride, purpose and progress.
January 15, 2026
An illegal trade in animals is booming worldwide. Now, a UMD conservation criminologist is turning to artificial intelligence to snare smugglers and expose their networks.
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