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UMD Commencement 2025: Before You Go

New Clear Bag Policy, Ticket Request Deadline, Water Bottle Rules and More

Campus & Community

70 Graduates Honored as Senior Marshals

High-Achieving Students to Lead Classmates Into Commencement

Campus & Community

Wash State Dean Tapped to Lead College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Wendy Powers to Advance College’s Academic, Research Missions, Commitment to Serve Public Good

Athletics

Braves Executive Named UMD Athletic Director

Smith Brings Leadership and Business Experience to Build on Maryland Athletics’ Success

Research

AI With Rhythm: Brain-Inspired Tech Wins 2025 Invention of the Year Award

From RNA to Microchips, Innovate Maryland Celebrates Transformative Research Shaping the Future

Campus & Community

70 Graduates Honored as Senior Marshals

High-Achieving Students to Lead Classmates Into Commencement

Campus & Community

Wash State Dean Tapped to Lead College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Wendy Powers to Advance College’s Academic, Research Missions, Commitment to Serve Public Good

Athletics

Braves Executive Named UMD Athletic Director

Smith Brings Leadership and Business Experience to Build on Maryland Athletics’ Success

Research

AI With Rhythm: Brain-Inspired Tech Wins 2025 Invention of the Year Award

From RNA to Microchips, Innovate Maryland Celebrates Transformative Research Shaping the Future

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Research

When Your Recruiter Is a Computer

Career Development Expert Shares Tips for Job Searches in the Age of AI

Research

Mealtime ‘Swap’ Helps Researchers Understand Heart Health

USDA-Funded Experiment With Fatty, Starchy Diet Could Explain Why Some People Don’t Benefit From Natural Antioxidant

Arts & Culture

A Sewn Statement on the Big Screen

UMD Art Lecturer’s Korean Textiles Featured in ‘The Wedding Banquet’

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Wags for Wellness: Friday Visits at McKeldin Library

Each team consists of at least one dog and one human, all of whom provide love, connection, companionship and stress relief to the campus community.

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It feels great to kind of open up your social circles to include people who aren’t from your immediate family and closest friends.

Nathan Dietz

Research director of the Do Good Institute, on the social benefits of volunteering as a group

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In Brief

UMGC Administrator Named UMD President’s Chief of Staff

University President Darryll J. Pines sent the following email to campus leaders on Tuesday morning: It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Blakely R. Pomietto has been named assistant president and chief of staff for the Office of the President, effective July 2, 2025.

UMD Among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Schools

The University of Maryland is ranked No. 4 in the large school category among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list released on Wednesday.

Sorem Appointed to NCAA Division I Women’s College Basketball Committee

Maryland interim Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics Colleen Sorem has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Women's College Basketball Committee, the NCAA announced Monday.

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Features

Kermit the Frog to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address

Alum Jim Henson’s Beloved Muppet Will Address Graduates at Campus Ceremony

Video

Founder Finds ‘Niche’ in Terp Lions

Community Forms Around Traditional Dance Meant to Bring Good Luck

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