Campus & Community
Fall 2026’s First-String First-Years
An Olympic gold medalist, a duckpin bowling champ and an ace mountain climber are among the standout students from the class of 2030.
September 14, 2026
Annual list recognizes schools for excellent student outcomes and return on investment
September 14, 2026
UMD economists reveal the attraction of thrill-seeking and the economics of putting life at risk.
September 11, 2026
Student-led campus projects, internships include biodiversity survey, wood ‘vault,’ Terp Farm experiences
September 10, 2026
Comedians Josh Johnson and Sal Vulcano, Juke Joint and Terp Carnival are among the highlights of October’s Homecoming celebration.
Recent Articles
September 10, 2026
Before the First Look Fair, take our quiz on what you might—or might not—find there.
September 04, 2026
Driskell Center celebrates 25th anniversary with wide-ranging exhibition.
September 09, 2026
Campus tradition expands to new spaces; features dozens of free activities, performances, exhibitions and more
September 09, 2026
Diggs, Moore Among Standouts With New Teams
In Brief
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,…
September 11, 2026
University of Maryland researchers this month presented a series of complementary materials strategies for next-generation lithium batteries in articles…
AI at Maryland
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.
September 02, 2026
AI and economics will help analyze the value of ecosystems.
Terps Do Good
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
May 06, 2026
At University Park Elementary School, kids learn about plant science, pollinators and more at new garden with help from UMD
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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