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UMD Biologist Wins Emmy for Documentary on Quest to Find, Sequence Ancient DNA

Years-long Effort Gambled on Researcher’s Hope to Recover 2M-Year-Old Sample From Frozen Soil

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Blind People Struggle With Nonverbal Cues. A UMD-Cornell AI Project Could Help.

Wearable Device Would Boost Communication by Signaling Gestures, Glances, Nods to Users

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Terp Makes History in C Suite in NBA’s G League

As GM of Salt Lake City Stars, Former Basketball Standout Becomes Youngest Woman in Role in League History

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Study: Women’s Reports of Workplace Abuse Dismissed More Than Men’s

UMD Business Professor Recommends Organizations Establish, Standardize Systems to Ensure Fair, Timely Responses to All Complaints

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Blind People Struggle With Nonverbal Cues. A UMD-Cornell AI Project Could Help.

Wearable Device Would Boost Communication by Signaling Gestures, Glances, Nods to Users

Athletics

Terp Makes History in C Suite in NBA’s G League

As GM of Salt Lake City Stars, Former Basketball Standout Becomes Youngest Woman in Role in League History

Research

Study: Women’s Reports of Workplace Abuse Dismissed More Than Men’s

UMD Business Professor Recommends Organizations Establish, Standardize Systems to Ensure Fair, Timely Responses to All Complaints

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UMD-led Study: Unconscious Bias Contributes to Disproportionate Amputations for Minority Populations

AI-Enabled Study Could Help Prevent Life-Changing Procedures

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Massive Boulders Ejected During NASA Mission Complicate Future Asteroid Deflection Efforts

UMD Astronomers Discover New Challenge in Planetary Defense Effort

UMD Among Top 5 Doctorate Producers in 5 Critical Tech Areas

New Study Finds That UMD Graduates High Numbers of Students in Quantum Science, AI and Other STEM Ph.D.s

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Student-Run Nonprofit Honored at International Showcase

A nonprofit founded by a University of Maryland graduate student won the "Most Collaborative" award in the 2024-25 Universitas 21 (U21) RISE Showcase & Awards.

Prominent Physicist Appointed to Lead UMD Quantum Research and Education

The University of Maryland on Monday named Gretchen Campbell, an internationally recognized researcher and advocate for the field of quantum science, as associate vice president for quantum research and education, effective July 13.

Undergraduate Studies Dean’s Appointment Extended for 2 Years

Senior Vice President and Provost Jennifer King Rice sent the following message to campus leaders on Monday morning: I am delighted to announce the extension of Dr. William Cohen’s appointment as associate provost and dean for undergraduate studies through June 30, 2027.

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Features

Building the Capital of Quantum

UMD and the State of Maryland Make a Billion-Dollar Bid to Anchor a Scientific and Commercial Revolution

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When the Brat Pack Took Over College Park

40 Years After ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ Filmed on Frat Row, Alums Look Back

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