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Applications Welcomed for ODK Membership

The UMD chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, one of the most prestigious national societies to recognize leadership, is accepting applications for the Spring 2021 semester. ODK brings together juniors, seniors and graduate students with outstanding faculty members to recognize campus leaders and to encourage other students to achieve.

New Vigilance in 4 Maryland Behaviors Urged Amid Rise of COVID Variants

University Health Center Director Dr. Spyridon S. Marinopoulos sent the following email to the campus community tonight: I hope everyone's semester is off to a healthy start. I'm writing today with a few critical updates and reminders, which are detailed within this email.

Enhanced Health Precautions Instituted in La Plata Hall

The university today implemented enhanced health precautions within La Plata Hall following a rise in positive COVID-19 cases there.

Search Committee for New Provost Announced

University President Darryll J. Pines sent the following email to the campus community today: I am pleased to announce the search committee for the university's next senior vice president and provost, who will be charged with ensuring excellence and diversity of programs, faculty and students across the entire university as our chief academic officer.

Virtual Landmark Tour to Showcase Black History at UMD

Virtual campus tours planned for Black History Month will underscore the positive and meaningful African American presence at the University of Maryland.

New Child Care Center Opens

The University of Maryland Child Development Center opened to families this morning, providing a convenient new option for the university and local community, Carlo Colella, vice president for administration and finance, announced.

3 Women’s Lacrosse Players Named Preseason All-Americans

Three Maryland women’s lacrosse players were named preseason All-Americans by Inside Lacrosse, the publication announced today: Lizzie Colson, Brindi Griffin and Grace Griffin.

Do Good Institute's Black History Month Series Showcases Social Impact Leaders

The Do Good Institute will celebrate Black history this month in its ongoing speaker series The Leadership Exchange: Real Conversations with Leaders Making a Difference.

Sunday’s Women’s Basketball Game vs. Michigan Postponed

The Maryland-Michigan women’s basketball matchup scheduled for Sunday has been postponed due to an activity pause within the Wolverines’ athletic department.

Applications Welcome for Parking Lot ‘Art Park’

The Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) is turning unoccupied parking spaces on campus during the pandemic into a temporary outdoor home for the arts. The DOTS Art Park initiative aims to foster creative expression by inviting UMD student artists and programs and departments to apply to create an installation or presentation that expresses their thoughts and feelings during this time.

Students, Recent Alums Invited to Win Funds, Recognition for Global Impact Projects

The Do Good Institute and Office of International Affairs encourage students and recent alumni to apply by Feb. 5 to serve as a UMD nominee for the international Universitas21 (U21) RISE Showcase and Awards. Now in its second year, U21 RISE (Real Impact on Society & Environment) aims to showcase student achievement in sustainability and social innovation around the world.

Arts and Humanities, Journalism Dean Appointments Extended

Two University of Maryland deans—Bonnie Thornton Dill of the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) and Lucy Dalglish of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism—were reappointed to lead their colleges for another year beyond the end of their second regular five-year terms, Senior Vice President and Provost Mary Ann Rankin announced today.

Five Men’s Lacrosse Players Named to Preseason All-America Team

Five Terps were named to the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association preseason All-America team, the organization announced this week: Jared Bernhardt, Bubba Fairman, Roman Puglise, Justin Shockey and Logan Wisnauskas.

$300K Gift From CNN to Establish Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Journalism

The Philip Merrill College of Journalism and CNN have established an endowed graduate fellowship honoring an alum and founding employee of the network, Dean Lucy A. Dalglish announced Thursday. The fellowship is funded by a $300,000 gift from CNN to honor Merrill College alum Richard “Rick” Davis M.A. ’84.

Plant Scientist Expands Capabilities of Gene-editing Tool CRISPR

A University of Maryland researcher has developed a new variant of the much-heralded gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9, an advance won its original discoverers a Nobel Prize in Chemistry last year and opened new paths in science.

Giant Dinosaur Was More Stork Than Croc, New Research Suggests

Since its discovery in 1915, the giant dinosaur Spinosaurus has puzzled palaeontologists worldwide, with scientists last year suggesting it was an aquatic predator that used its large tail to swim and actively pursue fish in the water. New research from the University of Maryland and Queen Mary University of London reignites the debate, arguing in a study published today in the journal Palaeontologia Electronica that Spinosaurus was more like a giant, flightless heron or stork than an agile underwater hunter.

Athletics Updates Women’s Hoops Schedule

The Feb. 10 women's basketball matchup between No. 7 Maryland (11-2, 7-1 Big Ten) and Michigan State (9-2, 4-2) has been moved to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Xfinity Center, Maryland Athletics announced today. It will be televised on the Big Ten Network.

Infielder Named Preseason First-Team All-American

Junior infielder Maxwell Costes was selected as a preseason first-team All-American, D1baseball.com announced Monday. Costes, who emerged as one of the premier first basemen in the Big Ten Conference during his COVID-shortened sophomore campaign, slashed .432/.620/.750 in 15 games last spring.

Thursday’s Women’s Basketball Game vs. Rutgers Postponed

The Maryland women’s basketball game against Rutgers scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday has been postponed, Maryland Athletics announced Monday. The decision was mutually agreed upon out of an abundance of caution surrounding the health and safety of participants.

UMD Advances to Finals of Department of Energy’s Solar District Cup

An interdisciplinary team from the University of Maryland has won a finalist slot in the U.S. Department of Energy’s second annual Solar District Cup. UMD was one of 35 teams from 34 collegiate institutions (progressing from the original 59 teams from 57 institutions) in the United States selected to advance to the finals and vie for solar victory in April.

Pitch Dingman Competition Boosts Prize Funding to $65K, Seeks Applicants

Applications are now being accepted for the University of Maryland’s “Shark Tank”-style event for student entrepreneurs, the Pitch Dingman Competition. Undergraduate and graduate students from all majors are invited to compete for a record $65,000 in startup money.

$2M in Wireless Networking Upgrades Planned for 3 Apartment Communities

The Division of Information Technology has begun work to improve networking equipment in South Campus Commons, Graduate Hills and Graduate Gardens apartments. This nearly $2 million upgrade will include more than 2,100 new wireless access points that support Wi-Fi 6, increased wireless coverage and density and expanded bandwidth.

Thursday’s Women’s Basketball Game vs. Iowa Postponed

The Maryland-Iowa women’s basketball matchup scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed, Maryland Athletics announced last night. Out of caution due to today’s inauguration activities in Washington, D.C., Iowa decided not to travel to Maryland.

Pines Urges Terps to Participate in Biden Inauguration Virtually

University President Darryll J. Pines sent the following email to the campus community this morning:  Earlier this week, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joined Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in making a joint statement about the upcoming inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr. as the nation's 46th president.

Saturday’s Maryland-Nebraska Men’s Basketball Game Postponed

The Maryland men’s basketball game against Nebraska scheduled for noon on Saturday has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 testing results among Tier 1 personnel in the Huskers’ program, Maryland Athletics announced today. 

Johnny Holliday Named 2020 Maryland Sportscaster of the Year

“Voice of the Maryland Terrapins” Johnny Holliday was named the 2020 Maryland Sportscaster of the Year, the National Sports Media Association announced today. Holliday, who also earned the honor in 2014 and 2018, is in his 42nd season as the beloved play-by-play voice of the University of Maryland's football and men's basketball teams.

UMD Prepares for Safe, Efficient Distribution of COVID Vaccines

Dr. Sacared Bodison, interim director of the University Health Center, and Dr. Spyridon Marinopolous, incoming director, sent the following email to the campus community today: We are writing to update you regarding the status of our COVID-19 vaccine efforts, in this follow-up to our letter sent in December.

Football Game vs. Michigan State Canceled After 21 Positive COVID Tests Among Terp Student Athletes, Staff

Saturday’s football game against Michigan State has been canceled following positive COVID-19 tests for 15 Terp student-athletes and six staff members from Dec. 10-16, Maryland Athletics announced today.

Task Force Formed on Vaccine Distribution

Dr. Sacared Bodison, interim director of the University Health Center, and Dr. Spyridon Marinopolous, incoming director, sent the following email to the campus community this afternoon: As you may know, COVID-19 vaccines will be available in 2021, and the University Health Center (UHC) is preparing for a safe and efficient vaccination plan for the UMD community.

Former Clark School Dean George Dieter Dies at 92

George Dieter, professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, Glenn L. Martin Institute Professor of Engineering, and dean of the A. James Clark School of Engineering from 1977–94, died Saturday at the age of 92. 

Terps Donate $5K in Gifts Through Holiday Toy Drive

The 25th annual Terp Toy Drive hosted by the UMD Department of Resident Life will make the holidays happier for dozens of local children.

Interim Associate Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Named

University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines sent the following email to the campus community today: I write today to share an update on the search for an associate vice president for finance and chief financial officer (AVP/CFO). The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear the need for a steady and experienced leader as we navigate the financial impact on our institution.

College of Education Announces Graduate Scholarship Awards for AmeriCorps Alums

The University of Maryland College of Education is joining the AmeriCorps Schools of National Service program, an initiative launching Tuesday to support college access and accessibility. This new partnership reflects the college’s commitment to civic engagement and growing the teacher pipeline throughout Maryland.

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