Arts & Culture
‘Emma’: Regency With a Twist
Contemporary Music, Diverse Cast, Inventive Costumes Mark TDPS’ Modern Adaptation of Jane Austen’s Classic Tale
Campus & Community
UMD Ranks Among Top 15 Public Universities for Pell Student Graduation Rates
Chronicle of Higher Education Recognizes Efforts to Support Students With Highest Financial Need
Research
New Study Eases Concerns Over Possible ‘Doomsday’ Asteroid Swarm
UMD Astronomer and Team Found Fewer Dangerous Space Rocks in Earth’s Neighborhood Than Expected
Campus & Community
UMD Ranks Among Top 15 Public Universities for Pell Student Graduation Rates
Chronicle of Higher Education Recognizes Efforts to Support Students With Highest Financial Need
Research
New Study Eases Concerns Over Possible ‘Doomsday’ Asteroid Swarm
UMD Astronomer and Team Found Fewer Dangerous Space Rocks in Earth’s Neighborhood Than Expected
Recent Articles
Mental Health Awareness Week Kicks Off
Seven Days of Programming Bring Attention to Resources at UMD
Behind Baltimore’s Closed Doors
Alumna Investigates the Small Histories in Charm City’s Houses
UMD Scientists Uncover Geckos’ Auditory ‘Sixth Sense’
Mechanism That Aids Reptiles’ Balance Also Detects Vibrations to Provide Information on Surroundings
Events
Oct 08
Election Security and Resilience
Oct 08
Planting Healthy Roots: Seed Planting and Decorating (Mental Health Awareness Week)
Oct 08
The Wellness Series: Conquer Procrastination Now (Not Later)
Oct 08
Find Your Fit With RecWell (Mental Health Awareness Week)
Oct 08
Dream Beyond: Latine Heritage Month Career Panel
Oct 08
Advocacy, Legal and Government Networking Night
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Connie Chung ’69: In the Spotlight
Join us for a special evening featuring the legendary Connie Chung ’69 in conversation with esteemed Emmy award-winning TV and radio producer Jay Kernis ’74. The evening will highlight the launch of Chung’s highly anticipated memoir and delve into her remarkable journey through journalism.
EXPERTS in the News
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In Brief
UMD Graduate School Honored for Outstanding Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Maryland Graduate School received the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. The annual HEED award is administered by Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This is the first year that the award has a specific category honoring graduate schools.
Engineer Awarded $735K to Develop Renewable Construction Materials From Auto Waste
A University of Maryland engineer has been awarded a $735,000 grant by the auto recycling industry to develop renewable construction materials from residue produced during the process of auto shredding.
NSF Renews $5M Grant for ACES Cybersecurity Training
The University of Maryland Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students (ACES) program has secured the renewal of a $5 million National Science Foundation CyberCorps Scholarship for Service grant, advancing efforts to close the federal workforce gap in cybersecurity.
Features
In UMD Visit, Kermit Makes a Rainbow Connection With Terps
Famed Frog (and his Performer) Talk With ARHU Dean About Jim Henson ’60, Miss Piggy and Life Lessons From the Muppets
Greene Turtle, Raising Cane’s, Honey Pig Among Big-Name Eateries Coming to Greater College Park
Local Faves Taqueria Habanero to Reopen, Northwest Chinese Launches New Concept; More Housing Coming