People
A Blossoming Business
Inspired by Late Grandmother, Alumna Flourishes in Founding Cut-Flower Farm
Campus & Community
Take This Class (Summer Edition!): The Secret Life of Buildings
Students Discover Hidden Histories, Meanings in the Everyday Spaces Around Them
Research
UMD Spinoff Firm Powers Up State’s First Solid-State Battery Production Line
Researcher’s Green Energy Innovations Will Be Used in Defense Department Electronics
Campus & Community
Take This Class (Summer Edition!): The Secret Life of Buildings
Students Discover Hidden Histories, Meanings in the Everyday Spaces Around Them
Research
UMD Spinoff Firm Powers Up State’s First Solid-State Battery Production Line
Researcher’s Green Energy Innovations Will Be Used in Defense Department Electronics
Recent Articles
Economist: EVs Can Help Drive U.S. to Carbon-Neutral Power Grid
Increased Affordability, Expansion in Renewable Energy Make Electric Cars Good Climate Change Fighters
Carving New Life Into Dead Wood
Alum’s Chainsaw Sculptures Celebrate Nature Throughout D.C. Area
Sustainability Fund Awards Record $600K to Green Initiatives
Projects Combine Solar Power and Agriculture, Mitigate Methane Production, Reduce Stormwater Pollution
Events
May 08
Coffee With a Cop
May 08
LEAP Preschool Program Touring Dates
May 08
Data Help Desk: GIS
May 08
The Wellness Series: Managing Conflict and Setting Boundaries
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Breathe, Believe, Become: Breathwork for Expansion & Empowerment
Come unwind before finals with TOTUS Spoken Word Experience in a breathwork circle facilitated by Certified Mind-Body Coach and Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator Stacy Luckey.
EXPERTS in the News
Christian Science MonitorIt’s very important to recognize that police are not the only people responsible for maintaining public safety.
In Brief
Dairy Reintroduces Ice Cream Celebrating Libraries ‘Rising Up’ Exhibition
The Maryland Dairy is featuring a special promotional ice cream from May 6-11 to highlight University Libraries’ ongoing “Rising Up” exhibition at the Hornbake Library.
Orr Reappointed School of Public Policy Dean Through June 2025
Senior Vice President and Provost Jennifer King Rice sent the following email to the School of Public Policy community on Thursday: As you may know, deans at UMD are appointed for five-year terms with review in the fourth year if renewal for a second five-year term is desired. While it is unusual for a dean to serve longer than 10 years, I write today with great pleasure to announce that Dr. Robert Orr will extend his term as dean of the School of Public Policy through June 30, 2025.
Got a UMD Question? There Might Be a Chatbot for That
The Division of Information Technology (DIT) is working with units across the University of Maryland to launch artificial intelligence chatbots that are able to provide helpful answers to questions on topics ranging from legal matters to course content.
Features
At Maryland Day, a Chill and Thrills
Terps Fan Out Across Campus for Fun, Freebies and Lots of Learning
Alum Astronaut Reports From Space Station: ‘I’m Still in Awe’
In UMD Interview, Jeanette Epps Describes Surprises and Role as ‘Hands and Eyes’ of Earthbound Scientists