UMD Horowitz Center would make health literacy more accessible
The bill will allow the Horowitz Center to work with state agencies and nonprofits on simplifying the language they use when communicating.
Leaf my greens alone: UMD researchers will examine how stress affects leafy greens
The researchers will use stress factors and chemicals to study how to produce more nutritional leafy greens and prolong their shelf life.
UMD Refillery aims to combat waste by providing sustainable products to students
The refillery's pilot program, which the founders will use to determine what products students are looking for from the refillery, will begin in April.
After three years of planning, UMD opens ablution room for Muslim community
The opening gained attention after the Muslim Students Association posted a viral Tiktok about it.
UMD graduate students create toy business for parents to help kids with their emotions
Northstar Creations has an Etsy shop with all their products.
UMD historic preservation program welcomes first woman of color as assistant professor
Michelle Magalong's work focuses on studying sites for preservation with a focus on underserved communities. She's set to start her new position in fall 2022.
Going swimmingly: UMD researchers receive grant for sustainable salmon farming
The $10 million will be used for community education and outreach, as well as more research on the sustainability of salmon farming.
UMD study says gender-affirming policies benefit student mental health
Gender-affirming policies can improve students’ mental health, according to a report co-led by Jessica Fish, a University of Maryland assistant professor in the family science…
Dean Chang named UMD’s new interim chief innovation officer
Chang will take over for Julie Lenzer, who held the position for the past five years.
UMD report gives Maryland a B- for coastal adaptation
The report card was released in January by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.