UMD announces Patrick O’Shea as next research vice president
O’Shea will manage research initiatives at the University of Maryland and University of Maryland, Baltimore in collaboration with both universities’ presidents.
UMD researchers left with uncertain future after NSF cuts 14 grants
The grants make up a part of the 70 grants — totaling about $12 million — that have been cancelled or paused at this university since Trump returned to office in January.
UMD Campus Farm’s first dairy goats give birth to 2 kids
Oberhasli goats Sadie and Ariana moved to the campus farm in January and gave birth this month.
UMD leaders promote technology, innovation at World Quantum Day celebration
The celebration featured an interview with a physics Nobel Laureate and a look at this university’s quantum and arts project collaboration.
Miniature mascots: UMD class uses diamondback terrapin hatchlings to teach climate change
The diamondback terrapins were brought to this university’s education college through the Terrapin Education and Research Partnership.
Maryland leaders, fishermen split over proposed Chesapeake Bay preservation bill
The bill calls on the state’s Department of Natural Resources to supervise 25 species under fishery management plans.
Renowned linguist discusses recent trends in human dialect, language at UMD talk
The Maryland Language Science Center hosted John McWhorter’s “Why Most Humans Talk in Two or More Ways” event, which was held in Stamp Student Union.
UMD experts say vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. poses significant public health risk
Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary last Thursday.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, UMD announce $1 billion quantum technology initiative
The initiative aims to generate $1 billion in investments over the next five years and push advancements in quantum research, workforce development and industry collaboration.
20 organizations petition to classify diamondback terrapins as endangered species
The petition, which was filed in September, would protect the terrapins under the Endangered Species Act.