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Welcome to Maryland Today, Friday, September 11, 2026

A young woman paramedic in uniform kneels and plants hundreds of small flags in a grassy field.

Photo of the Week

College Park volunteer firefighter Raquel Chaupiz '25 was among the local first responders who joined Veteran Student Life on Thursday to mark the anniversary of 9/11 on campus. During Operation Stick-It, they planted 2,977 American flags on the front lawn of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union to honor the lives lost in the terrorist attacks 25 years ago. (Photo by Stephanie S. Cordle)

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Research

September 11, 2026
The attacks transformed the nation and world. 4 UMD experts with a up-close view reflect on how.
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Campus & Community

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

September 10, 2026
Before the First Look Fair, take our quiz on what you might—or might not—find there.
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Fall 2026

September 04, 2026
Driskell Center celebrates 25th anniversary with wide-ranging exhibition.

Recent Articles

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Campus & Community

September 09, 2026
Campus tradition expands to new spaces; features dozens of free activities, performances, exhibitions and more
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Athletics

September 09, 2026
Diggs, Moore Among Standouts With New Teams
First day of class for the fall semester, 2026, McKeldin Mall on August 31, 2026.

Photo by Stephanie S. Cordle/University of Maryland

Campus & Community

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

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

In Brief

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September 08, 2026
Student Entertainment Events will host actor and comedian Lamorne Morris at its annual Back to School Lecture at 8 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Grand Ballroom of the…

September 04, 2026
Six University of Maryland staff members who have played outsize roles in supporting the Division of University Relations (UR) in Forward: The University of…

September 03, 2026
A new study published in Physical Review Letters shows that some quantum states previously thought to provide the "magic" needed for quantum computation can…

September 02, 2026
Young adults’ community service can be a pathway to workforce development, professional growth and civic engagement, finds a new report from the University of…

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 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
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Campus & Community

May 06, 2026
At University Park Elementary School, kids learn about plant science, pollinators and more at new garden with help from UMD

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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