Welcome to Maryland Today, Friday, March 13, 2026
Photo of the Week
A day after temperatures soared into the mid-80s, a weather whiplash struck College Park on Thursday, prompting David Chang ’26 (left) and Praneeth Idamakanti ’28 to snap pics of snow-covered Japanese plum blossoms. They’re the first trees to flower on campus each spring. (Photo by Dylan Singleton)
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In Brief
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Ross Lewin, associate vice president for international affairs, sent the following message to the campus community on Friday: As spring break approaches,…
March 09, 2026
The University of Maryland announced Friday that a widely respected member of its robust quantum research enterprise has been appointed to the new Commission…
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AI at Maryland
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UMD is Making Revolutionary Tech Safer, More Sustainable and an Engine of Opportunity for All
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UMD Entomologist Helps Reveal Insects’ Diversity in Database of Extraordinary 3D Images
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Terps Do Good
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UMD Undergraduates Design Electronic Mealtime Helper for Boy With Limited Arm Mobility
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With Every Purchase, Company Gives Back to Charity Partners, Offers Tips to Prevent Cognitive Decline
February 20, 2026
When He’s Not Designing Airplane Sensors, Researcher Provides Classroom Aids to Area Schools
Videos
March 11, 2026
Researchers From Across Campus Work at Nexus of Food, Energy and Water
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From Terp Magazine
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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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