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UMD President Darryll J. Pines was named a “Top 50 leader in Higher Education” by the National Diversity Council at the 17th annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference.
The President’s Commission on Women’s Issues (PCWI) invites the campus community to join this year’s Women of Influence Awards virtual ceremony on Thursday from 1-2 p.m.
Grassroots efforts have driven policy changes on water management in Tucson, Ariz., a growing urban area in the middle of a desert, according to a study from a University of Maryland researcher and partners published recently in the Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning.
Maryland Athletics today announced guidelines for fans to safely attend the 2021 Spring Football Game at noon April 24 at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. The new operating guidelines, established in accordance with public health officials, are designed to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes and fans and provide an enjoyable experience.
A new study out today from Department of Geographical Sciences researchers reveals that the South American continent has lost 20% of its natural ecosystems since 1985—equivalent to about 22 soccer fields of natural land being degraded or converted by human activity each minute for more than three decades.
The IRS warned this week that scammers are impersonating the federal agency in fake emails targeting college students and staff expecting tax refunds. The emails to .edu addresses display the IRS logo and use subject lines like “Tax Refund Payment” and “Recalculation of your tax refund payment” to lure people into turning over personal data.
Maryland women’s basketball head coach Brenda Frese was named National Coach of the Year by the Associated Press Wednesday. Frese, who recently finished in her 19th season at Maryland, was also voted National Coach of the Year by ESPN and The Athletic earlier this month.
Amid increasing mental health issues in youth spurred by the pandemic, a new University of Maryland College of Education (COE) course is preparing school counselors and school counseling graduate students to better address mental health issues in Prince George’s County Public Schools middle and high school students.
Starting this week, a School of Public Health researcher is looking to sign up 1,000 University of Maryland students ages 18-26 to participate in a nationwide study to learn if the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is able to protect people from infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as prevent its transmission to others.
NASA Harvest, NASA’s Food Security and Agriculture Program led by researchers in the Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland, announced yesterday that it is teaming up with Israel-based CropX, a global leader in soil analytics for agriculture, to improve farming sustainability through resource conservation and enhanced crop yields.
The Do Good Institute has extended the deadline through Sunday for its premier internship program, Impact Interns. More than 30 paid internship opportunities are available for both undergraduate and graduate students for this summer in social impact careers.
Dr. Spyridon S. Marinopoulos, University Health Center director, sent the following email to the campus community this afternoon. As we are all returning from Spring Break, I am writing to provide you with an update regarding COVID-19. Now is the time to remain vigilant to stop the spread of the virus.
Laurie E. Locascio, vice president for research, sent the following email to faculty and staff this morning: On April 5, 2021, we will transition to the next phase for on-campus research other than human subjects research. Researchers will be allowed to increase occupancy of all research spaces up to 75% occupancy provided they observe the following 4 Maryland guidelines within that space.
The President's Task Force on Community Policing invites Terps to take the new UMD Campus and Community Safety Survey to help it better understand individual experiences of and expectations for campus safety. Participation will be used to help the university consider how best to create a physically and emotionally safe environment for all.
The School of Public Health will host a Women's History Month event at 3:30 p.m. Thursday about a 2020 documentary that chronicles the groundswell of and contributions from female researchers, despite experiencing everything from subtle slights to overt sexual harassment.
The President's Awards Advisory Committee is seeking nominations for awards to be conferred at the Faculty and Staff Convocation on Sept. 15. There are two categories: the President's Medal and the President's Distinguished Service Awards.
The No. 10-seeded Terps men’s basketball team (17-13) will take on second-seeded Alabama (25-6) at 8:45 p.m. today on TNT in the second round of the NCAA tournament, while the second-seeded Maryland women (24-2) will take on No. 15-seeded Mount St. Mary's (17-6) in the first round at 4 p.m. today on ESPN.
Rythee Lambert-Jones, interim assistant vice president for University Human Resources (UHR) sent the following email to faculty and and staff today: Protecting the health and safety of the campus community during the continuing pandemic remains a priority. As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, all university employees are encouraged to get vaccinated when they are eligible to help control the spread of the virus.
Sasho Cirovski won his 400th match as head coach of the Maryland men’s soccer team as the Terps defeated No. 6 Michigan, 2-1, yesterday at the Legacy Center in Brighton, Mich.
Rythee Lambert-Jones, interim assistant vice president, University Human Resources, sent the following email to faculty and staff today: President Pines has extended Spring Break for faculty and staff by granting Administrative Leave for Thursday, March 18 and Friday, March 19.
The Maryland women’s and men’s basketball teams took home conference awards this week, highlighted by women’s Head Coach Brenda Frese being voted Big Ten Coach of the Year by her peers and the league's media panel, and men’s senior guard Darryl Morsell being named the 2021 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year by the league’s 14 head coaches.
University President Darryll J. Pines sent the following email to all staff and faculty this morning: The past year has been like no other in our history. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every one of us, both personally and professionally. Recognizing that this pandemic has taken a very real toll on every member of our community, I announce today that we will provide two additional university holidays to our faculty and staff from March 18-19.
Starting in Fall 2021, the University of Maryland will introduce a new undergraduate minor, Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) that will prepare computer science and engineering graduates for the evolving demands of STEM fields.
Vice President for University Relations Brodie Remington sent the following email to the campus community today: As I shared with you last month, we will be celebrating the investiture of Darryll J. Pines as the 34th president of the University of Maryland with a week of events showcasing the University of Maryland's greatness, April 19-24.
In recognition of ongoing and disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on prospective students, the University of Maryland announced today that it will extend its recent practice of making SAT and ACT scores optional for admission through Fall 2023. This announcement marks the university’s commitment to access and equity, ensuring that Maryland’s process does not further disadvantage interested freshman and transfer applicants.
On behalf of the President's Task Force on Community Policing and in partnership with campus student organizations, UMD students and recent alums are invited to a virtual listening session about campus safety from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday.
The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship has added a new track this year to its signature annual competition, welcoming undergraduate and graduate students who have not yet developed a venture.
Ross Lewin, associate vice president for international affairs, made the following announcement this afternoon: I regret to inform you that we have made the decision not to reopen in-person study abroad for Summer 2021.
The No. 8-ranked Maryland women’s basketball team defeated No. 12 Michigan, 88-63, in Ann Arbor on Thursday to pick up its ninth straight victory and to take a share of its third straight Big Ten championship.
A University of Maryland researcher is collaborating with George Mason University and the regional planning organization Connected DMV to understand how area residents use 311—a number to reach non-emergency municipal services—to help local governments improve service during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Office of Student Conduct is hosting its annual Integrity Week all this week to celebrate and promote academic and personal integrity and to address aspects of ethics and character.
Rainbow trout is a favorite of anglers but it’s also central to a $100 million aquaculture industry in the U.S. To help meet a growing global demand for food and support domestic producers, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded a $500,000 grant to support University of Maryland-led research exploring genomic selection as a method to increase filet quality and yields in rainbow trout.
Vice President for Student Affairs Patty Perillo and Counseling Center Director Chetan Joshi sent the following email to students today: The rapid rise in COVID-19 cases on our campus necessitated implementing sequestration procedures that call for you to limit your activity and stay in place as much as possible. Understandably, you may be concerned about feeling lonely, isolated or worried about the impact of the pandemic on your mental health.
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