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Athletics Arts & Culture Campus & Community People Research

Summer Semi-Hiatus

Maryland Today is on summer semi-hiatus, but we’ll still be publishing occasional stories along with calendar listings in a weekly email digest every Wednesday.

Authors

Karen Shih ’09

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Research

November 06, 2023
Undergrad Expands African Americans’ Participation in Studies by Styling Hair So They Can Wear Sensor-Using Caps
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Campus & Community

November 06, 2023
UMD’s Mascot Comes in Many Different Forms Around Campus. See How Many You Know
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People

October 27, 2023
New Oboe Professor Brings Accessible Approach to Classical Music
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Campus & Community

October 26, 2023
Arboretum Program Introduces Caretakers and Kids to Plants, Pollinators Across Campus
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Research

October 24, 2023
Do They Suck Your Blood? Are They Actually Blind? A Wildlife Biologist Explains
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People

October 19, 2023
Alum Named NYC Taxi Commissioner Navigates Ridesharing’s Rise, Drivers’ Economic Woes—and Plenty of Midtown Traffic
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Campus & Community

October 17, 2023
Framed Food Stamp, Iconic Roosevelt Quote Fuel Child Advocate’s Activist Spirit
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Campus & Community

October 13, 2023
From Viral TikTok Recipes to Decades of Curry-Cooking Experience, UMD Chefs Draw Widely for Inspiration
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Research

October 09, 2023
As the Invasive Species Hits UMD, Entomologist Explains How Much of a Threat It Really Is
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Campus & Community

September 25, 2023
As UMD Preschool and Research Center Turns 75, Director Says to Start by Ditching Your Phone
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People

September 19, 2023
Passion for Provolone, Parmesan Drives Alum to Pivot From Overseas Development to Opening Tasting Bar
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Research

September 15, 2023
Palm-sized Robot Navigates Touchscreens for Visually Impaired Users
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People

September 15, 2023
State Climatologist, a UMD Researcher, Calls for Diverse Scientific Voices as Climate Change Hits Globally
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Campus & Community

September 08, 2023
Pez Dispensers, Plushies, Artwork Sweeten Visits With Students
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Athletics

September 07, 2023
From 3D-Scanning Heads for Helmets to Scrubbing Out Stubborn Stains, Gridiron Gear Managers Support Terps’ Success
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Campus & Community

August 28, 2023
New Terps Arrive Prepared and Pumped at Move-in, Weekend Events