In Brief
August 22, 2024
The University of Maryland is the nation’s top producer of computer and information sciences bachelor’s degrees among non-online universities, and No. 3…
August 22, 2024
The University of Maryland is among 17 colleges and universities across the United States enrolling refugee students as the inaugural class of the Welcome…
August 14, 2024
The pop-rock band Laundry Day will headline Moonlit Music, Student Entertainment Events’ fall welcome concert, at 10 p.m. Aug. 24 in Nyumburu Amphitheater.
August 12, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded two University of Maryland researchers a $350,000 grant to advance new treatments for female…
August 08, 2024
The University of Maryland will offer a new minor in quantum science and engineering beginning in spring 2025. Students in the minor will learn about quantum…
July 24, 2024
The state has awarded two University of Maryland centers $400,000 to analyze the effectiveness of six counties’ programs that help low-level offenders…
July 24, 2024
A nationwide initiative to recruit students from rural and small-town America to top colleges including the University of Maryland is doubling its membership…
July 23, 2024
Aside from causing bumpy air travel, atmospheric turbulence can also affect aerial imaging systems used for surveillance, astronomy and more. Long-range…
July 10, 2024
The University of Maryland has promoted a 15-year leader in the Alumni Association to oversee the organization as senior executive director. Jessica Roberts…
July 09, 2024
A team of students in UMD’s global terrorism studies minor won the $10,000 first prize in a national high school and collegiate competition to design and…
July 09, 2024
The University of Maryland has been nominated in Unique Venues’ 2024 "Planner’s Choice” awards competition in the category of youth retreats and camps.
July 03, 2024
Whether gleaming on his overlook at the top of McKeldin Mall or sneaking up to tap your shoulder at a football game, Testudo seems to be everywhere. Now, he’s…
June 28, 2024
The University of Maryland ranked No. 13 among U.S. public institutions and No. 31 overall in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2024-25 Best…
June 28, 2024
A University of Maryland-linked startup company this week received a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy as part of a program to boost…
June 28, 2024
A leader in research for the U.S. intelligence community has been named the executive director of the University of Maryland’s Applied Research Laboratory for…
June 20, 2024
A new University of Maryland study found that the amount of rainwater a tree absorbs varies dramatically depending on where it’s planted, and whether it is…