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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.

Deadline Extended to Apply to Serve on University Senate Committee

The deadline to submit an application to serve on a University Senate committee or council for the 2025-26 academic year has been extended through May 9.

USM, UMD to Host Title II Readiness Conference

The University System of Maryland and the University of Maryland will host a conference on Friday on how to ensure compliance with the U.S. Department of Justice’s requirement that state and local governments make their websites and mobile apps accessible to people with disabilities by April 2026.

Engineering Students Win Waste Energy Harvesting Competition

A team of University of Maryland students claimed the $25,000 grand prize this month in the Radiance Technologies Innovation Bowl, a competition that required them to build an efficient energy waste harvesting device in under two months.

Value of Volunteer Time Rose in 2024, Do Good Institute and Nonprofit Organization Find

The value of a volunteer hour  is $34.79—a  3.9% increase  from the previous year, the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute and the nonprofit membership organization  Independent Sector announced on Wednesday. The report illustrates the significant contributions volunteers make to support our communities and nation.

Provost Joins Governor to Elevate the ‘Capital of Quantum’ Abroad

University of Maryland Senior Vice President and Provost Jennifer King Rice joined Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to promote economic growth, workforce development and the future of quantum in the state of Maryland during a weeklong trip to Japan and Korea.

New ‘UMD 311’ Feature on UMD App Lets Users Report Non-Emergency Issues

A new tool in the University of Maryland app now allows users to report non-emergency, outdoor physical issues on campus, such as abandoned scooters or bikes, broken parking meters, litter, and concerns about roads or walkways.

Psychology Researcher Awarded $300K Searle Grant to Study Human Cognition

A faculty member in the University of Maryland’s Department of Psychology is among 15 recently appointed assistant professors nationwide who will receive $300,000 to pursue groundbreaking research in chemistry and the biomedical sciences as 2025 honorees of the Searle Scholars Program.

Shyanne Sellers Drafted No. 17 in WNBA Draft to Golden State Valkyries

University of Maryland alumna Shyanne Sellers was selected by the Golden State Valkyries as the No. 17 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday night in New York.

UMD Researchers Find Evolutionary Explanation for Young Plants’ Disease Vulnerability

From toddlers in day care to seedlings in forests, young organisms tend to get sick more easily than adults—a phenomenon that has long puzzled parents and scientists alike.

ISSS Introduces Weekly Drop-in Office Hours for International Students

In addition to the International Students & Scholars Services (ISSS) advising services, the Office of International Affairs is offering new drop-in office hours in the event you need one-on-one support. These in-person office hours are held weekly on Wednesdays between 1-3 p.m. at H.J. Patterson Hall, second floor, Suite 2110.

Public Health Students’ App Wins National Contest to Fight Clothing Waste

Three University of Maryland undergraduates won first place in the Innovation Lab Pitch competition, hosted by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), with a plan to develop an app to combat overconsumption of clothes.

Smith School Announces Free AI Certificate, Expanded Eligibility for Civil Service Tuition Discounts

The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is offering new opportunities and expanded discounts for transitioning federal workers. On May 1, the school’s Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business and Office of Executive Education together will launch a free certificate program in Artificial Intelligence and Career Empowerment. Participants will learn foundational AI literacy, why and how AI solutions are being built in business, and how AI is shaping career opportunities across functional areas in business.

Tinashe and Teezo Touchdown to Headline Art Attack Concert

Student Entertainment Events (SEE), the University of Maryland’s student programming board, will welcome Tinashe and Teezo Touchdown for the annual Art Attack concert on May 2.

Counseling Center Launches New Podcast About Mental Health

The University of Maryland Counseling Center has launched a new podcast series that aims to help students maintain positive mental health throughout their academic journeys.

Facilities Service Central Portal Launched

A new and improved way to report facility issues at the University of Maryland launched on Monday. Students, faculty and staff can now submit repairs, maintenance or service requests and track their progress in one place: Facilities Service Central.

Marzullo to Step Down as College of Information Dean

University of Maryland Senior Vice President and Provost Jennifer King Rice sent the following message to the College of Information community and university leaders on Friday: I write to share the news that Keith Marzullo, dean of the College of Information, is stepping down from his role to serve in a new position as the Donna M. and Robert J. Manning Dean of the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

College of Education Debuts New Master’s Degree, Minor, Honors Program

The University of Maryland College of Education is offering students new chances to specialize in topics such as applied linguistics and language education, and education policy, equity and justice, as well as to pursue academic honors opportunities.

CARE Launches Blanket Drive for Survivors of Sexual Violence at Adventist HealthCare

Campus Advocates Respond & Educate (CARE) to Stop Violence is collecting new blankets and restaurant gift cards through April 16 for survivors of sexual and relationship violence utilizing Adventist HealthCare.

Financial Education Webinars Offered During National Financial Literacy Month

The UHR Employee Benefits team has scheduled a series of virtual financial education opportunities in April and May 2025 in alignment with National Financial Literacy Month.

2 UMD Companies Named Among America’s Top Greentech Firms

TIME and Statista recently named the top 250 U.S. companies reducing environmental impact, and two of the four Maryland companies on the list were established at the University of Maryland and the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute (MEI2).

Work Begins on Alumni Drive Complete Street Project

Temporary vehicle and bike lane striping was completed in Lot Z over Spring Break as part of a major initiative aimed at improving campus connectivity, safety and accessibility.

Sargasso Sea Plankton and Other Marine Microbes Take Turns Sharing Nutrients

In the 1960s, ecologist G. Evelyn Hutchinson raised a puzzling question: Why do so many phytoplankton species exist? The ocean teems with these photosynthesizing bacteria, but mathematically, they shouldn’t all survive while competing for limited nutrients.

Smith Students Win International Case Competition

A team of University of Maryland undergraduates took first place at an international competition to provide consulting on social responsibility.

New Paper Suggests Cold Temperatures Trigger Proteins’ Shape Changes

Metamorphic proteins are able to drastically switch between multiple shapes in human, animal and bacterial cells, enabling them to adapt to changing environments and carry out diverse functions. But L ittle is known about how this “shapeshifting” happens.

Baltimore Avenue Lane Closures Scheduled for Purple Line Track Crossing

The contractor building the state’s light-rail Purple Line will close two lanes of Baltimore Avenue in College Park from Hotel Drive to Fraternity Row from on or about March 17 through May 19 to facilitate construction of the tracks across the street. One lane of travel will be open in each direction. See this map for details and sidewalk detours.

Free Tax Preparation Offered Though TerpTax

TerpTax, a University of Maryland-affiliated nonprofit housed at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, is offering free tax preparation services to UMD students and low- to middle-income residents of the College Park community.

Campus Drive Traffic to Shift East of Baltimore Avenue

The contractor for the Purple Line light-rail project will adjust the traffic pattern on Campus Drive east of Baltimore Avenue (near the Leonardtown apartments), starting on or about March 4 and lasting approximately six months.

University Names New Director of National Quantum Laboratory

An expert in quantum physics, computing and networking has been tapped to serve as director of the National Quantum Laboratory at Maryland (QLab), effective Sept. 1. Norbert Linke, currently a professor of physics at Duke University, brings a decade of experience running a quantum computer user facility and conducting research on the applications of trapped atomic ions.

Forbes Names UMD Among America’s Best Large Employers

Forbes has named the University of Maryland one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2025, according to new rankings released last week. UMD ranks No. 1 in Maryland, No. 3 among public universities and No. 8 overall for education, and stands in the top 10% of all organizations with at least 5,000 employees, placing 59th out of over 700, and it is the second consecutive year that UMD has received this recognition.

SEE to Host YouTuber Quenlin Blackwell

Student Entertainment Events (SEE) will welcome comedy YouTuber and influencer Quenlin Blackwell for its Q&A series at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Stamp Student Union’s Grand Ballroom.

UMD Hosts Inaugural Big Ten Democracy Summit

The first Big Ten Democracy Summit will convene Feb. 10-11 at the University of Maryland, highlighting the vital role of higher education in fostering a thriving democracy.

Lab Safety Awareness Week Begins

This year, the University of Maryland will join institutions nationwide in celebrating Lab Safety Awareness Week from Feb. 10-14, offering events and activities that recognize the importance of laboratory safety and that thank Terps for prioritizing safety.

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